2ct Sapphire (Princess, 6.77×6.77mm, Blue) vs 2ct Diamond (Oval, 10.23×6.82mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (10.23×6.82mm, oval cut) appears 25% larger than 2ct Sapphire (6.77×6.77mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.77×6.77 mm | 10.23×6.82 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
2ct Sapphire Princess (6.77×6.77mm, Blue)
and
2ct Diamond Oval (10.23×6.82mm, 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 (Princess) | 2 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 6.77×6.77 mm | vs | 10.23×6.82 mm |
| 45.83 mm² | 57.21 mm² |
| 2ct Sapphire Princess (6.77×6.77mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Oval (10.23×6.82mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (11.38 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Oval, 10.23×6.82mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Princess, 6.77×6.77mm).
Popular comparisons:
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