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8ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.12×10.08mm, Blue) vs 12ct Sapphire (Oval, 18×12mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Sapphire (18×12mm, oval cut) appears 42% larger than 8ct Sapphire (15.12×10.08mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
12ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
15.12×10.08 mm 18×12 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8ct Sapphire (oval cut, 15.12×10.08mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 12ct Sapphire (oval cut, 18×12mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 8ct Sapphire (oval cut, 15.12×10.08mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 12ct Sapphire (oval cut, 18×12mm) 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
60% vs 72%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8ct Sapphire Oval (15.12×10.08mm, Blue) and 12ct Sapphire Oval (18×12mm, 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.


8 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 12 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
15.12×10.08 mm vs 18×12 mm
124.98 mm²   177.12 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Sapphire (18×12mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Sapphire (15.12×10.08mm, oval cut)
8ct Sapphire Oval (15.12×10.08mm)
12ct Sapphire Oval (18×12mm)
Difference: 42% (52.14 mm²)
12ct Sapphire (Oval, 18×12mm) has approx. 42% more face-up area than 8ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.12×10.08mm).


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