1.25ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.2×5.33mm, White) vs 1.25ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.89×5.1mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.25ct Diamond (7.2×5.33mm, emerald cut) appears 9% larger than 1.25ct Sapphire (6.89×5.1mm, emerald 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
1.25ct Diamond Emerald (7.2×5.33mm, White)
and
1.25ct Sapphire Emerald (6.89×5.1mm, Blue)
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?
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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.
| 1.25 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | 1.25 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 7.2×5.33 mm | vs | 6.89×5.1 mm |
| 35.69 mm² | 32.68 mm² |
| 1.25ct Diamond Emerald (7.2×5.33mm) | |
| 1.25ct Sapphire Emerald (6.89×5.1mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (3.01 mm²) |
1.25ct Diamond (Emerald, 7.2×5.33mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.25ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.89×5.1mm).
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