18 Carat Sapphire (Baguette, 18.17×12.11mm, Blue)
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How big is an 18 carat baguette-cut Sapphire?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of an 18ct baguette-cut Sapphire would be around 18.17×12.11 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Sapphire is 1.5. See below how big it looks on a ring and finger.
Ring:
Skin tone:
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Ring width:
3.0 mm
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64 mm
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Ring |
Gold |
Skin tone |
Light |
Ring diameter |
16.9 mm |
Ring width |
3.0 mm |
Finger length |
64 mm |
Finger coverage |
72 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Sapphire got its name from the Greek word "sappheiros", which means "blue stone". Today, most people still associate Sapphires with the color blue, however, any gemstone quality Corundum that is not red (Ruby) is actually called Sapphire.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Gem Details
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Name:
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Sapphire |
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Mineral Group:
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Corundum |
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Shape:
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Baguette |
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Chemical Formula:
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Al2O3 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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9 |
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Specific Gravity
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4 |
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Carat weight:
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18 ct |
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Gram weight:
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3.6 g (0.127 ounces) |
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Points:
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1800 pts |
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Length:
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18.17 mm |
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Width:
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12.11 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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220.04 mm² |
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Volume:
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900 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.5 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.76 - 1.77 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous to adamantine |
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Wearability:
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Excellent |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Sapphire can be found in the following colors:
                           
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Birthstone:
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Sapphire is a birthstone for the month of September |
Popular comparisons:
- 18ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 18.17 x 12.11) vs. 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35)
- 20ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 18.81 x 12.54) vs. 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.15ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 3.68 x 2.45) vs. 3.05ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.69 x 7.18)
- 0.15ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 3.68 x 2.45) vs. 0.15ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 3.55 x 2.63)
- 2ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 8.73 x 5.82) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 2.3ct Sapphire (Baguette, Dark Blue, 9.15 x 6.1) vs. 2.3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Blue, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 4ct Sapphire (Baguette, Yellow, 12 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)