3ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 2ct Sapphire (Princess, 6.77×6.77mm, Dark Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (8.06×8.06mm, cushion cut) appears 28% larger than 2ct Sapphire (6.77×6.77mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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2ct Sapphire (princess cut) |
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dark bluish green |
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| 8.06×8.06 mm | 6.77×6.77 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
3ct Sapphire Cushion (8.06×8.06mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
2ct Sapphire Princess (6.77×6.77mm, Dark Bluish 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.
Where to buy?
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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 (Cushion) | 2 Ct Sapphire (Princess) | |
| 8.06×8.06 mm | vs | 6.77×6.77 mm |
| 58.47 mm² | 45.83 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Cushion (8.06×8.06mm) | |
| 2ct Sapphire Princess (6.77×6.77mm) | |
| Difference: 28% (12.64 mm²) |
3ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm) has approx. 28% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Princess, 6.77×6.77mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 7.04 x 7.04)
- 3ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Bluish Green, 11.15 x 7.43)
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- 3ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 3.2ct Sapphire (Oval, Yellowish Green, 9.9 x 7.43)
- 12ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 12.8 x 12.8) vs. 2ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.04 x 7.04)
- 3.59ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.2 x 8.3) vs. 6.22ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 12.4 x 10.9)
- 2ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 7.04 x 7.04) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 4.13ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 9.91 x 7.48) vs. 4.57ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.31 x 8.15)