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2.8ct Benitoite (Oval, 11×7.33mm, Blue) vs 2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.53×6.35mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.8ct Benitoite (11×7.33mm, oval cut) appears 33% larger than 2ct Sapphire (9.53×6.35mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.8ct Benitoite (oval cut)
vs
 2ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
11×7.33 mm 9.53×6.35 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.8ct Benitoite (oval cut, 11×7.33mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.53×6.35mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.8ct Benitoite (oval cut, 11×7.33mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.53×6.35mm) 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
 44% vs 38%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.8ct Benitoite Oval (11×7.33mm, Blue) and 2ct Sapphire Oval (9.53×6.35mm, 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

All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Benitoite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Benitoite of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.


2.8 Ct Benitoite (Oval) 2 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
11×7.33 mm vs 9.53×6.35 mm
66.12 mm²   49.62 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.8ct Benitoite (11×7.33mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (9.53×6.35mm, oval cut)
2.8ct Benitoite Oval (11×7.33mm)
2ct Sapphire Oval (9.53×6.35mm)
Difference: 33% (16.5 mm²)
2.8ct Benitoite (Oval, 11×7.33mm) has approx. 33% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.53×6.35mm).


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