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.
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Actual sizes of
3ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm, Orange)
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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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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 |
| 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).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Dark Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 2.27ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Light Blue, 8 x 6.1)
- 2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9 x 6)
- 2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 9.53 x 6.35)
- 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Dark Blue, 10 x 10) vs. 8ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 13.68 x 9.12)
- 3.9ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 9.5 x 7.8) vs. 2.94ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Purple, 8.25 x 6.98)
- 1.92ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 8.51 x 5.67) vs. 0.74ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 6.2 x 4.13)
- 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Dark Blue, 10 x 10) vs. 10.3ct Amethyst (Cabochon, Dark Violet, 16 x 12)
- 4.87ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 10 x 8.3) vs. 2.94ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Purple, 8.25 x 6.98)
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