3ct Sapphire (Oval, 10×8mm, Purple) vs 2ct Morganite (Round, 8×8mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (10×8mm, oval cut) appears 30% larger than 2ct Morganite (8×8mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
3ct Sapphire Oval (10×8mm, Purple)
and
2ct Morganite Round (8×8mm, Light Purple)
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
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.7 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.
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) | 2 Ct Morganite (Round) | |
| 10×8 mm | vs | 8×8 mm |
| 65.6 mm² | 50.27 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Oval (10×8mm) | |
| 2ct Morganite Round (8×8mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (15.33 mm²) |
3ct Sapphire Oval (10×8mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 2ct Morganite Round (8×8mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 10 x 8)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Baguette, Light Green , 10 x 8)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Light Green , 10 x 8)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Cushion, Purple, 10 x 8)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10 x 7)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 2ct Peridot (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 9 x 7)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Light Green , 9.21 x 6.82)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 2.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Purple, 9 x 7)
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