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1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9×7mm, Dark Yellowish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (9×7mm, oval cut) appears 31% larger than 1.5ct Sapphire (8×6mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut)
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2ct Sapphire (oval cut)
dark bluish green
 
dark yellowish green
8×6 mm 9×7 mm
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Actual size of 1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×6mm, Dark Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9×7mm, Dark Yellowish Green color)
 
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Dark Bluish Green 1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Dark Yellowish Green 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9×7mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm, Dark Bluish Green) and 2ct Sapphire Oval (9×7mm, Dark Yellowish 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) 2 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
8×6 mm vs 9×7 mm
39.36 mm²   51.66 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (9×7mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sapphire (8×6mm, oval cut)
1.5ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm)
2ct Sapphire Oval (9×7mm)
Difference: 31% (12.3 mm²)
2ct Sapphire Oval (9×7mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 1.5ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm).


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