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3ct Sapphire (Oval, 12×8mm, Blue) vs 3ct Sapphire (Round, 10×8mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (12×8mm, oval cut) appears 25% larger than 3ct Sapphire (10×8mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
 3ct Sapphire (round cut)
blue
 
blue
12×8 mm 10×8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12×8mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (round cut, 10×8mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12×8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (round cut, 10×8mm) 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
 48% vs 48%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Sapphire Oval (12×8mm, Blue) and 3ct Sapphire Round (10×8mm, 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

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 (Oval) 3 Ct Sapphire (Round)
12×8 mm vs 10×8 mm
78.72 mm²   62.83 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (12×8mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (10×8mm, round cut)
3ct Sapphire Oval (12×8mm)
3ct Sapphire Round (10×8mm)
Difference: 25% (15.89 mm²)
3ct Sapphire (Oval, 12×8mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Round, 10×8mm).


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