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1.21ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.06×5.37mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 2.62ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.8×6.52mm, Light Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.62ct Sapphire (8.8×6.52mm, emerald cut) appears 50% larger than 1.21ct Sapphire (8.06×5.37mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.21ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
2.62ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
dark bluish green
 
light orange
8.06×5.37 mm 8.8×6.52 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.21ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8.06×5.37mm, Dark Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 2.62ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.8×6.52mm, Light Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Bluish Green 1.21ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8.06×5.37mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Orange 2.62ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.8×6.52mm) 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
32% vs 39%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.21ct Sapphire Oval (8.06×5.37mm, Dark Bluish Green) and 2.62ct Sapphire Emerald (8.8×6.52mm, Light Orange) 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.


1.21 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 2.62 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
8.06×5.37 mm vs 8.8×6.52 mm
35.49 mm²   53.36 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.62ct Sapphire (8.8×6.52mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.21ct Sapphire (8.06×5.37mm, oval cut)
1.21ct Sapphire Oval (8.06×5.37mm)
2.62ct Sapphire Emerald (8.8×6.52mm)
Difference: 50% (17.87 mm²)
2.62ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.8×6.52mm) has approx. 50% more face-up area than 1.21ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.06×5.37mm).


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