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0.05ct Sapphire (Round, 2.2×2.2mm, Blue) vs 0.08ct Sapphire (Round, 2.58×2.58mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.08ct Sapphire (2.58×2.58mm, round cut) appears 38% larger than 0.05ct Sapphire (2.2×2.2mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.05ct Sapphire (round cut)
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0.08ct Sapphire (round cut)
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2.2×2.2 mm 2.58×2.58 mm
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Actual size of 0.05ct Sapphire (round cut, 2.2×2.2mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 0.08ct Sapphire (round cut, 2.58×2.58mm, Blue color)
 
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Blue 0.05ct Sapphire (round cut, 2.2×2.2mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Blue 0.08ct Sapphire (round cut, 2.58×2.58mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 0.05ct Sapphire Round (2.2×2.2mm, Blue) and 0.08ct Sapphire Round (2.58×2.58mm, Blue) 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


0.05 Ct Sapphire (Round) 0.08 Ct Sapphire (Round)
2.2×2.2 mm vs 2.58×2.58 mm
3.8 mm²   5.23 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.08ct Sapphire (2.58×2.58mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.05ct Sapphire (2.2×2.2mm, round cut)
0.05ct Sapphire Round (2.2×2.2mm)
0.08ct Sapphire Round (2.58×2.58mm)
Difference: 38% (1.43 mm²)
0.08ct Sapphire Round (2.58×2.58mm) has approx. 38% more face-up area than 0.05ct Sapphire Round (2.2×2.2mm).


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