22 Carat Sapphire (Oval, 21.48×14.32mm, Blue)
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How big is a 22 carat oval-cut Sapphire?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 22ct oval-cut Sapphire would be around 21.48×14.32 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 |
85 % |
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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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Oval |
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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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22 ct |
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Gram weight:
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4.4 g (0.1552 ounces) |
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Points:
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2200 pts |
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Length:
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21.48 mm |
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Width:
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14.32 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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252.23 mm² |
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Volume:
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1100 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:
- 2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 9.53 x 6.35) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 8.66 x 5.77) vs. 1.52ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.33 x 6.22)
- 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 13.88 x 9.25)
- 2.5ct Sapphire (Oval, White, 9 x 7) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9 x 7)
- 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.91 x 7.27) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.52ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 8.7 x 5.8) vs. 0.92ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.32 x 6.32)
- 15ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 18 x 13) vs. 13ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 16 x 12)
- 2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 9.53 x 6.35) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.91 x 7.27)