5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 9.56×9.56mm, Blue) vs 5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (9.96×9.96mm, cushion cut) appears 9% larger than 5ct Sapphire (9.56×9.56mm, cushion 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
5ct Sapphire Cushion (9.56×9.56mm, Blue)
and
5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm, 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.
| 5 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | 5 Ct Diamond (Cushion) | |
| 9.56×9.56 mm | vs | 9.96×9.96 mm |
| 82.25 mm² | 89.28 mm² |
| 5ct Sapphire Cushion (9.56×9.56mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Cushion (9.96×9.96mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (7.03 mm²) |
5ct Diamond (Cushion, 9.96×9.96mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 9.56×9.56mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 9.56 x 9.56) vs. 5ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 10.9 x 10.9)