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5.5ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.35×8.9mm, Blue) vs 2.85ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.77×7.09mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Sapphire (13.35×8.9mm, oval cut) appears 60% larger than 2.85ct Sapphire (11.77×7.09mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
 2.85ct Sapphire (pear cut)
blue
 
blue
13.35×8.9 mm 11.77×7.09 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 13.35×8.9mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.85ct Sapphire (pear cut, 11.77×7.09mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 5.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 13.35×8.9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2.85ct Sapphire (pear cut, 11.77×7.09mm) 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
 53% vs 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Sapphire Oval (13.35×8.9mm, Blue) and 2.85ct Sapphire Pear (11.77×7.09mm, 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.


5.5 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 2.85 Ct Sapphire (Pear)
13.35×8.9 mm vs 11.77×7.09 mm
97.43 mm²   60.92 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Sapphire (13.35×8.9mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.85ct Sapphire (11.77×7.09mm, pear cut)
5.5ct Sapphire Oval (13.35×8.9mm)
2.85ct Sapphire Pear (11.77×7.09mm)
Difference: 60% (36.51 mm²)
5.5ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.35×8.9mm) has approx. 60% more face-up area than 2.85ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.77×7.09mm).


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