2ct Sapphire (Marquise, 12.44×6.22mm, Blue) vs 2ct Diamond (Marquise, 13.08×6.54mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (13.08×6.54mm, marquise cut) appears 11% larger than 2ct Sapphire (12.44×6.22mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Sapphire Marquise (12.44×6.22mm, Blue)
and
2ct Diamond Marquise (13.08×6.54mm, 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.
| 2 Ct Sapphire (Marquise) | 2 Ct Diamond (Marquise) | |
| 12.44×6.22 mm | vs | 13.08×6.54 mm |
| 54.94 mm² | 60.74 mm² |
| 2ct Sapphire Marquise (12.44×6.22mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Marquise (13.08×6.54mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (5.8 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Marquise, 13.08×6.54mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Marquise, 12.44×6.22mm).
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