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1.7ct Sapphire (Princess, 6.41×6.41mm, Blue) vs 1.3ct Diamond (Princess, 6.01×6.01mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.7ct Sapphire (6.41×6.41mm, princess cut) appears 14% larger than 1.3ct Diamond (6.01×6.01mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.7ct Sapphire (princess cut)
vs
 1.3ct Diamond (princess cut)
blue
 
white
6.41×6.41 mm 6.01×6.01 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.7ct Sapphire (princess cut, 6.41×6.41mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.3ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.01×6.01mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.7ct Sapphire (princess cut, 6.41×6.41mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1.3ct Diamond (princess cut, 6.01×6.01mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 38% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.7ct Sapphire Princess (6.41×6.41mm, Blue) and 1.3ct Diamond Princess (6.01×6.01mm, 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.

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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.


1.7 Ct Sapphire (Princess) 1.3 Ct Diamond (Princess)
6.41×6.41 mm vs 6.01×6.01 mm
41.09 mm²   36.12 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.7ct Sapphire (6.41×6.41mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.3ct Diamond (6.01×6.01mm, princess cut)
1.7ct Sapphire Princess (6.41×6.41mm)
1.3ct Diamond Princess (6.01×6.01mm)
Difference: 14% (4.97 mm²)
1.7ct Sapphire (Princess, 6.41×6.41mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 1.3ct Diamond (Princess, 6.01×6.01mm).


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