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5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 11.85×7.9mm, Blue) vs 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 11.7×7.8mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Sapphire (11.85×7.9mm, baguette cut) appears 25% larger than 5ct Sapphire (11.7×7.8mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Sapphire (baguette cut)
vs
 5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
blue
 
blue
11.85×7.9 mm 11.7×7.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Sapphire (baguette cut, 11.85×7.9mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 11.7×7.8mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 5ct Sapphire (baguette cut, 11.85×7.9mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 11.7×7.8mm) 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
 47% vs 47%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Sapphire Baguette (11.85×7.9mm, Blue) and 5ct Sapphire Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm, 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 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) 5 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon)
11.85×7.9 mm vs 11.7×7.8 mm
93.62 mm²   74.83 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Sapphire (11.85×7.9mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Sapphire (11.7×7.8mm, cabochon cut)
5ct Sapphire Baguette (11.85×7.9mm)
5ct Sapphire Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm)
Difference: 25% (18.79 mm²)
5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 11.85×7.9mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 11.7×7.8mm).


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