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1.23ct Sapphire (Round, 6.41×6.41mm, Blue) vs 1.23ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.1×5.4mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.23ct Sapphire (8.1×5.4mm, oval cut) appears 11% larger than 1.23ct Sapphire (6.41×6.41mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.23ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
1.23ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
6.41×6.41 mm 8.1×5.4 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.23ct Sapphire (round cut, 6.41×6.41mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.23ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8.1×5.4mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.23ct Sapphire (round cut, 6.41×6.41mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 1.23ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8.1×5.4mm) 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
38% vs 32%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.23ct Sapphire Round (6.41×6.41mm, Blue) and 1.23ct Sapphire Oval (8.1×5.4mm, 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.


1.23 Ct Sapphire (Round) 1.23 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
6.41×6.41 mm vs 8.1×5.4 mm
32.27 mm²   35.87 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.23ct Sapphire (8.1×5.4mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.23ct Sapphire (6.41×6.41mm, round cut)
1.23ct Sapphire Round (6.41×6.41mm)
1.23ct Sapphire Oval (8.1×5.4mm)
Difference: 11% (3.6 mm²)
1.23ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.1×5.4mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 1.23ct Sapphire (Round, 6.41×6.41mm).


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