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1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 1ct Sapphire (Round, 6×6mm, Dark Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Sapphire (8×6mm, oval cut) appears 39% larger than 1ct Sapphire (6×6mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
 1ct Sapphire (round cut)
dark bluish green
 
dark bluish green
8×6 mm 6×6 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×6mm, Dark Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Sapphire (round cut, 6×6mm, Dark Bluish Green 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 1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Bluish Green 1ct Sapphire (round cut, 6×6mm) 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
 36% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm, Dark Bluish Green) and 1ct Sapphire Round (6×6mm, Dark Bluish Green) 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.


1.5 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 1 Ct Sapphire (Round)
8×6 mm vs 6×6 mm
39.36 mm²   28.27 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sapphire (8×6mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Sapphire (6×6mm, round cut)
1.5ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm)
1ct Sapphire Round (6×6mm)
Difference: 39% (11.09 mm²)
1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm) has approx. 39% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Round, 6×6mm).


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