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1.72ct Sapphire (Round, 7.16×7.16mm, Light Gray) vs 0.9ct Sapphire (Round, 5.77×5.77mm, Light Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.72ct Sapphire (7.16×7.16mm, round cut) appears 54% larger than 0.9ct Sapphire (5.77×5.77mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.72ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
 0.9ct Sapphire (round cut)
light gray
 
light gray
7.16×7.16 mm 5.77×5.77 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.72ct Sapphire (round cut, 7.16×7.16mm, Light Gray color)   Actual size of 0.9ct Sapphire (round cut, 5.77×5.77mm, Light Gray color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Gray 1.72ct Sapphire (round cut, 7.16×7.16mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Gray 0.9ct Sapphire (round cut, 5.77×5.77mm) 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
 43% vs 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.72ct Sapphire Round (7.16×7.16mm, Light Gray) and 0.9ct Sapphire Round (5.77×5.77mm, Light Gray) 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.


1.72 Ct Sapphire (Round) 0.9 Ct Sapphire (Round)
7.16×7.16 mm vs 5.77×5.77 mm
40.26 mm²   26.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.72ct Sapphire (7.16×7.16mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.9ct Sapphire (5.77×5.77mm, round cut)
1.72ct Sapphire Round (7.16×7.16mm)
0.9ct Sapphire Round (5.77×5.77mm)
Difference: 54% (14.11 mm²)
1.72ct Sapphire (Round, 7.16×7.16mm) has approx. 54% more face-up area than 0.9ct Sapphire (Round, 5.77×5.77mm).


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