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0.3ct Sapphire (Princess, 3.6×3.6mm, Yellow) vs 0.45ct Sapphire (Princess, 4.12×4.12mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.45ct Sapphire (4.12×4.12mm, princess cut) appears 31% larger than 0.3ct Sapphire (3.6×3.6mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.3ct Sapphire (princess cut)
vs
 0.45ct Sapphire (princess cut)
yellow
 
blue
3.6×3.6 mm 4.12×4.12 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.3ct Sapphire (princess cut, 3.6×3.6mm, Yellow color)   Actual size of 0.45ct Sapphire (princess cut, 4.12×4.12mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Yellow 0.3ct Sapphire (princess cut, 3.6×3.6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 0.45ct Sapphire (princess cut, 4.12×4.12mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 22% vs 25%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.3ct Sapphire Princess (3.6×3.6mm, Yellow) and 0.45ct Sapphire Princess (4.12×4.12mm, 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.


0.3 Ct Sapphire (Princess) 0.45 Ct Sapphire (Princess)
3.6×3.6 mm vs 4.12×4.12 mm
12.96 mm²   16.97 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.45ct Sapphire (4.12×4.12mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.3ct Sapphire (3.6×3.6mm, princess cut)
0.3ct Sapphire Princess (3.6×3.6mm)
0.45ct Sapphire Princess (4.12×4.12mm)
Difference: 31% (4.01 mm²)
0.45ct Sapphire (Princess, 4.12×4.12mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 0.3ct Sapphire (Princess, 3.6×3.6mm).


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