5ct Sapphire (Marquise, 16.88×8.44mm, Blue) vs 6ct Sapphire (Marquise, 17.94×8.97mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (17.94×8.97mm, marquise cut) appears 13% larger than 5ct Sapphire (16.88×8.44mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 16.88×8.44 mm | 17.94×8.97 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Sapphire Marquise (16.88×8.44mm, Blue)
and
6ct Sapphire Marquise (17.94×8.97mm, 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?
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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 (Marquise) | 6 Ct Sapphire (Marquise) | |
| 16.88×8.44 mm | vs | 17.94×8.97 mm |
| 101.15 mm² | 114.25 mm² |
| 5ct Sapphire Marquise (16.88×8.44mm) | |
| 6ct Sapphire Marquise (17.94×8.97mm) | |
| Difference: 13% (13.1 mm²) |
6ct Sapphire (Marquise, 17.94×8.97mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Marquise, 16.88×8.44mm).
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