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9ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.74×10.49mm, Blue) vs 17ct Sapphire (Oval, 19.46×12.97mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 17ct Sapphire (19.46×12.97mm, oval cut) appears 53% larger than 9ct Sapphire (15.74×10.49mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

9ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
17ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
15.74×10.49 mm 19.46×12.97 mm
actual size
Actual size of 9ct Sapphire (oval cut, 15.74×10.49mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 17ct Sapphire (oval cut, 19.46×12.97mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 9ct Sapphire (oval cut, 15.74×10.49mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 17ct Sapphire (oval cut, 19.46×12.97mm) 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
63% vs 77%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 9ct Sapphire Oval (15.74×10.49mm, Blue) and 17ct Sapphire Oval (19.46×12.97mm, 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.

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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.


9 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 17 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
15.74×10.49 mm vs 19.46×12.97 mm
135.39 mm²   206.96 mm²
Face-up size outline for 17ct Sapphire (19.46×12.97mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 9ct Sapphire (15.74×10.49mm, oval cut)
9ct Sapphire Oval (15.74×10.49mm)
17ct Sapphire Oval (19.46×12.97mm)
Difference: 53% (71.57 mm²)
17ct Sapphire (Oval, 19.46×12.97mm) has approx. 53% more face-up area than 9ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.74×10.49mm).


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