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3.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.32×6.9mm, Blue) vs 4.04ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.05×8.03mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.04ct Sapphire (12.05×8.03mm, oval cut) appears 33% larger than 3.1ct Sapphire (9.32×6.9mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3.1ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
vs
4.04ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
9.32×6.9 mm 12.05×8.03 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.1ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.32×6.9mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4.04ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12.05×8.03mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3.1ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.32×6.9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4.04ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12.05×8.03mm) 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
41% vs 48%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.1ct Sapphire Emerald (9.32×6.9mm, Blue) and 4.04ct Sapphire Oval (12.05×8.03mm, 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.


3.1 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) 4.04 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
9.32×6.9 mm vs 12.05×8.03 mm
59.81 mm²   79.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.04ct Sapphire (12.05×8.03mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3.1ct Sapphire (9.32×6.9mm, emerald cut)
3.1ct Sapphire Emerald (9.32×6.9mm)
4.04ct Sapphire Oval (12.05×8.03mm)
Difference: 33% (19.53 mm²)
4.04ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.05×8.03mm) has approx. 33% more face-up area than 3.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.32×6.9mm).


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