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3.2ct Benitoite (Oval, 11.49×7.66mm, Blue) vs 3ct Sapphire (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.2ct Benitoite (11.49×7.66mm, oval cut) appears 11% larger than 3ct Sapphire (10.91×7.27mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3.2ct Benitoite (oval cut)
vs
3ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
11.49×7.66 mm 10.91×7.27 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.2ct Benitoite (oval cut, 11.49×7.66mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3.2ct Benitoite (oval cut, 11.49×7.66mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm) 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
46% vs 44%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.2ct Benitoite Oval (11.49×7.66mm, Blue) and 3ct Sapphire Oval (10.91×7.27mm, 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.


3.2 Ct Benitoite (Oval) 3 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
11.49×7.66 mm vs 10.91×7.27 mm
72.17 mm²   65.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3.2ct Benitoite (11.49×7.66mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (10.91×7.27mm, oval cut)
3.2ct Benitoite Oval (11.49×7.66mm)
3ct Sapphire Oval (10.91×7.27mm)
Difference: 11% (7.13 mm²)
3.2ct Benitoite (Oval, 11.49×7.66mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm).


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