1ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.67×5.11mm, Blue) vs 1ct Quartz (Oval, 8.79×5.86mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Quartz (8.79×5.86mm, oval cut) appears 31% larger than 1ct Sapphire (7.67×5.11mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.67×5.11 mm | 8.79×5.86 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Sapphire Oval (7.67×5.11mm, Blue)
and
1ct Quartz Oval (8.79×5.86mm, Brown)
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 Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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 Sapphire (Oval) | 1 Ct Quartz (Oval) | |
| 7.67×5.11 mm | vs | 8.79×5.86 mm |
| 32.14 mm² | 42.24 mm² |
| 1ct Sapphire Oval (7.67×5.11mm) | |
| 1ct Quartz Oval (8.79×5.86mm) | |
| Difference: 31% (10.1 mm²) |
1ct Quartz (Oval, 8.79×5.86mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.67×5.11mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7.67 x 5.11) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.39 x 4.73)
- 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7.67 x 5.11) vs. 1.7ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8 x 6)
- 2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 9.53 x 6.35) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 8.66 x 5.77) vs. 1.52ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.33 x 6.22)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 13.88 x 9.25)
- 2.5ct Sapphire (Oval, White, 9 x 7) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9 x 7)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.91 x 7.27) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.52ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 8.7 x 5.8) vs. 0.92ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.32 x 6.32)