1ct Diamond (Trillion, 7.74×7.74mm, White) vs 1.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.04×5.36mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (7.74×7.74mm, trillion cut) appears 5% larger than 1.2ct Sapphire (8.04×5.36mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.74×7.74 mm | 8.04×5.36 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Diamond Trillion (7.74×7.74mm, White)
and
1.2ct Sapphire Oval (8.04×5.36mm, Light Purple)
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 Ct Diamond (Trillion) | 1.2 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 7.74×7.74 mm | vs | 8.04×5.36 mm |
| 37.14 mm² | 35.34 mm² |
| 1ct Diamond Trillion (7.74×7.74mm) | |
| 1.2ct Sapphire Oval (8.04×5.36mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (1.8 mm²) |
1ct Diamond (Trillion, 7.74×7.74mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 1.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.04×5.36mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 8.06 x 8.06)
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 5.59ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 9.92 x 9.92)
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 6.14 x 6.14)
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 1.2ct Sapphire (Trillion, Light Purple, 7.47 x 7.47)
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 1.2ct Sapphire (Round, Dark Blue, 6 x 6)
- 1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 7.74 x 7.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)