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12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm, Blue) vs 10ct Sapphire (Oval, 16.29×10.86mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Sapphire (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut) appears 13% larger than 10ct Sapphire (16.29×10.86mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
10ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
17.31×11.54 mm 16.29×10.86 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Sapphire (oval cut, 17.31×11.54mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 10ct Sapphire (oval cut, 16.29×10.86mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 12ct Sapphire (oval cut, 17.31×11.54mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 10ct Sapphire (oval cut, 16.29×10.86mm) 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
69% vs 65%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm, Blue) and 10ct Sapphire Oval (16.29×10.86mm, 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.


12 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 10 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
17.31×11.54 mm vs 16.29×10.86 mm
163.8 mm²   145.07 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Sapphire (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 10ct Sapphire (16.29×10.86mm, oval cut)
12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm)
10ct Sapphire Oval (16.29×10.86mm)
Difference: 13% (18.73 mm²)
12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 10ct Sapphire (Oval, 16.29×10.86mm).


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