1.35ct Morganite (Cabochon, 8.63×5.75mm, Light Purple) vs 1.35ct Diamond (Oval, 8.97×5.98mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.35ct Diamond (8.97×5.98mm, oval cut) appears 8% larger than 1.35ct Morganite (8.63×5.75mm, cabochon 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
1.35ct Morganite Cabochon (8.63×5.75mm, Light Purple)
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1.35ct Diamond Oval (8.97×5.98mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Diamond will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.
| 1.35 Ct Morganite (Cabochon) | 1.35 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 8.63×5.75 mm | vs | 8.97×5.98 mm |
| 40.69 mm² | 43.99 mm² |
| 1.35ct Morganite Cabochon (8.63×5.75mm) | |
| 1.35ct Diamond Oval (8.97×5.98mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (3.3 mm²) |
1.35ct Diamond (Oval, 8.97×5.98mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1.35ct Morganite (Cabochon, 8.63×5.75mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Purple, 13.34 x 8.89) vs. 5ct Diamond (Pear, White, 15.47 x 9.32)
- 1ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Purple, 7.8 x 5.2) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Light Violet, 6.39 x 4.73)
- 2ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Purple, 9.83 x 6.55) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Red, 7.8 x 5.2) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 0.7ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 0.75ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.91 x 5.91)
- 4.89ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Purple, 13.25 x 8.83) vs. 4.13ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Purple, 12.51 x 8.34)
- 2ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Red, 9.83 x 6.55) vs. 3ct Topaz (Cabochon, Light Orange, 10.29 x 6.86)
- 1ct Morganite (Cabochon, Light Purple, 7.8 x 5.2) vs. 1ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 6.66 x 4.93)