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3ct Sapphire (Round, 8.62×8.62mm, Blue) vs 3ct Ruby (Round, 8.62×8.62mm, Red)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

3ct Sapphire (round cut)
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3ct Ruby (round cut)
blue
 
red
8.62×8.62 mm 8.62×8.62 mm
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Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (round cut, 8.62×8.62mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Ruby (round cut, 8.62×8.62mm, Red color)
 
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Blue 3ct Sapphire (round cut, 8.62×8.62mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Red 3ct Ruby (round cut, 8.62×8.62mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 3ct Sapphire Round (8.62×8.62mm, Blue) and 3ct Ruby Round (8.62×8.62mm, Red) 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

Sapphire and Ruby have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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 (Round) 3 Ct Ruby (Round)
8.62×8.62 mm vs 8.62×8.62 mm
58.36 mm²   58.36 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 8.62×8.62mm
3ct Sapphire Round (8.62×8.62mm)
3ct Ruby Round (8.62×8.62mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
3ct Sapphire Round (8.62×8.62mm) and 3ct Ruby Round (8.62×8.62mm) have the same face-up area.


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