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3ct Sapphire (Baguette, 10×8mm, Light Green ) vs 2ct Sapphire (Round, 8×8mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (10×8mm, baguette cut) appears 59% larger than 2ct Sapphire (8×8mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Sapphire (baguette cut)
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Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (baguette cut, 10×8mm, Light Green  color)   Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (round cut, 8×8mm, Light Green  color)
 
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Light Green  3ct Sapphire (baguette cut, 10×8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Light Green  2ct Sapphire (round cut, 8×8mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 3ct Sapphire Baguette (10×8mm, Light Green ) and 2ct Sapphire Round (8×8mm, Light Green ) 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 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) 2 Ct Sapphire (Round)
10×8 mm vs 8×8 mm
80 mm²   50.27 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (10×8mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (8×8mm, round cut)
3ct Sapphire Baguette (10×8mm)
2ct Sapphire Round (8×8mm)
Difference: 59% (29.73 mm²)
3ct Sapphire Baguette (10×8mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire Round (8×8mm).


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