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2ct Amethyst (Round, 8.64×8.64mm, Violet) vs 1.5ct Amethyst (Oval, 9.93×6.62mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Amethyst (8.64×8.64mm, round cut) appears 9% larger than 1.5ct Amethyst (9.93×6.62mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Amethyst (round cut)
vs
 1.5ct Amethyst (oval cut)
violet
 
violet
8.64×8.64 mm 9.93×6.62 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Amethyst (round cut, 8.64×8.64mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Amethyst (oval cut, 9.93×6.62mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 2ct Amethyst (round cut, 8.64×8.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 1.5ct Amethyst (oval cut, 9.93×6.62mm) 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
 52% vs 40%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Amethyst Round (8.64×8.64mm, Violet) and 1.5ct Amethyst Oval (9.93×6.62mm, Violet) 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.


2 Ct Amethyst (Round) 1.5 Ct Amethyst (Oval)
8.64×8.64 mm vs 9.93×6.62 mm
58.63 mm²   53.9 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Amethyst (8.64×8.64mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Amethyst (9.93×6.62mm, oval cut)
2ct Amethyst Round (8.64×8.64mm)
1.5ct Amethyst Oval (9.93×6.62mm)
Difference: 9% (4.73 mm²)
2ct Amethyst (Round, 8.64×8.64mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.5ct Amethyst (Oval, 9.93×6.62mm).


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