6ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm, Blue) vs 5ct Diamond (Oval, 13.88×9.25mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (13.88×9.25mm, oval cut) appears 2% larger than 6ct Sapphire (13.74×9.16mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 13.74×9.16 mm | 13.88×9.25 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
6ct Sapphire Oval (13.74×9.16mm, Blue)
and
5ct Diamond Oval (13.88×9.25mm, 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.
| 6 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 5 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 13.74×9.16 mm | vs | 13.88×9.25 mm |
| 103.2 mm² | 105.28 mm² |
| 6ct Sapphire Oval (13.74×9.16mm) | |
| 5ct Diamond Oval (13.88×9.25mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (2.08 mm²) |
5ct Diamond (Oval, 13.88×9.25mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 6ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 8ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.12 x 10.08)
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 4ct Diamond (Oval, White, 12.89 x 8.59)
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 6ct Diamond (Oval, White, 14.75 x 9.83)
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09)
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, Blue, 6.91 x 6.91)
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 10ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 16.29 x 10.86)