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3ct Spinel (Oval, 11.3×7.53mm, Light Purple) vs 4ct Sapphire (Oval, 10×9mm, Light Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (10×9mm, oval cut) appears 6% larger than 3ct Spinel (11.3×7.53mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Spinel (oval cut)
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4ct Sapphire (oval cut)
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11.3×7.53 mm 10×9 mm
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Actual size of 3ct Spinel (oval cut, 11.3×7.53mm, Light Purple color)   Actual size of 4ct Sapphire (oval cut, 10×9mm, Light Purple color)
 
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Light Purple 3ct Spinel (oval cut, 11.3×7.53mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Light Purple 4ct Sapphire (oval cut, 10×9mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 3ct Spinel Oval (11.3×7.53mm, Light Purple) and 4ct Sapphire Oval (10×9mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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.


3 Ct Spinel (Oval) 4 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
11.3×7.53 mm vs 10×9 mm
69.77 mm²   73.8 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Sapphire (10×9mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Spinel (11.3×7.53mm, oval cut)
3ct Spinel Oval (11.3×7.53mm)
4ct Sapphire Oval (10×9mm)
Difference: 6% (4.03 mm²)
4ct Sapphire Oval (10×9mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 3ct Spinel Oval (11.3×7.53mm).


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