10ct Sapphire (Emerald, 13.76×10.19mm, Blue) vs 5ct Diamond (Round, 11.11×11.11mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Sapphire (13.76×10.19mm, emerald cut) appears 35% larger than 5ct Diamond (11.11×11.11mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
10ct Sapphire Emerald (13.76×10.19mm, Blue)
and
5ct Diamond Round (11.11×11.11mm, 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, 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.
| 10 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 5 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 13.76×10.19 mm | vs | 11.11×11.11 mm |
| 130.4 mm² | 96.94 mm² |
| 10ct Sapphire Emerald (13.76×10.19mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Round (11.11×11.11mm) | |
| Difference: 35% (33.46 mm²) |
10ct Sapphire (Emerald, 13.76×10.19mm) has approx. 35% more face-up area than 5ct Diamond (Round, 11.11×11.11mm).
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