2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm, Blue) vs 2ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut) appears 10% larger than 2ct Sapphire (8.05×5.96mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm, Blue)
and
2ct Diamond Emerald (8.42×6.24mm, 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?
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.
| 2 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 2 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 8.05×5.96 mm | vs | 8.42×6.24 mm |
| 44.62 mm² | 48.86 mm² |
| 2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Emerald (8.42×6.24mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (4.24 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.67 x 6.42)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 9.21 x 6.82)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 8.73 x 5.82)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.