1.16ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.24×5.6mm, Light Blue) vs 1.25ct Diamond (Round, 7×7mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.25ct Diamond (7×7mm, round cut) appears 16% larger than 1.16ct Sapphire (7.24×5.6mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.16ct Sapphire Oval (7.24×5.6mm, Light Blue)
and
1.25ct Diamond Round (7×7mm, White)
as they would appear on a ring and finger.
Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these gemstones would look on your finger.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on the proportions of the cut.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
| 1.16 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 1.25 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 7.24×5.6 mm | vs | 7×7 mm |
| 33.25 mm² | 38.48 mm² |
| 1.16ct Sapphire Oval (7.24×5.6mm) | |
| 1.25ct Diamond Round (7×7mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (5.23 mm²) |
1.25ct Diamond (Round, 7×7mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 1.16ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.24×5.6mm).
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