12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm, Blue) vs 11ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 15.23×10.15mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Sapphire (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut) appears 29% larger than 11ct Sapphire (15.23×10.15mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 17.31×11.54 mm | 15.23×10.15 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm, Blue)
and
11ct Sapphire Cabochon (15.23×10.15mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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) | 11 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | |
| 17.31×11.54 mm | vs | 15.23×10.15 mm |
| 163.8 mm² | 126.76 mm² |
| 12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm) | |
| 11ct Sapphire Cabochon (15.23×10.15mm) | |
| Difference: 29% (37.04 mm²) |
12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 11ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 15.23×10.15mm).
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