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3ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 9.87×6.58mm, Orange) vs 3ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×10mm, Light Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (8×10mm, oval cut) appears 23% larger than 3ct Sapphire (9.87×6.58mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
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3ct Sapphire (oval cut)
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9.87×6.58 mm 8×10 mm
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Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 9.87×6.58mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×10mm, Light Orange color)
 
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Orange 3ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 9.87×6.58mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Light Orange 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×10mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 3ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm, Orange) and 3ct Sapphire Oval (8×10mm, Light Orange) 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 (Cabochon) 3 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
9.87×6.58 mm vs 8×10 mm
53.25 mm²   65.6 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (8×10mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (9.87×6.58mm, cabochon cut)
3ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm)
3ct Sapphire Oval (8×10mm)
Difference: 23% (12.35 mm²)
3ct Sapphire Oval (8×10mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm).


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