3ct Sapphire (Round, 8.62×8.62mm, White) vs 1ct Sapphire (Round, 5.98×5.98mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (8.62×8.62mm, round cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 1ct Sapphire (5.98×5.98mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Sapphire Round (8.62×8.62mm, White)
and
1ct Sapphire Round (5.98×5.98mm, 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.
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 (Round) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Round) | |
| 8.62×8.62 mm | vs | 5.98×5.98 mm |
| 58.36 mm² | 28.09 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Round (8.62×8.62mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Round (5.98×5.98mm) | |
| Difference: 108% (30.27 mm²) |
3ct Sapphire (Round, 8.62×8.62mm) has approx. 108% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Round, 5.98×5.98mm). In other words, it's 2.08x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Sapphire (Round, White, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 3ct Sapphire (Round, White, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 3ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.37 x 9.37)
- 3ct Sapphire (Round, White, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Sapphire (Round, White, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5.98 x 5.98) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 7.53 x 7.53) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 6.5 x 6.5) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 6 x 6)
- 5.55ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 10.58 x 10.58) vs. 9ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 11.63 x 11.63)