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40 Carat Sapphire (Trillion, 25×25mm, Blue)

Color:
blue
actual size
40ct Sapphire displayed at actual size of 25×25mm, (Trillion cut, Blue
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How big is a 40 carat trillion-cut Sapphire?

It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 40ct trillion-cut Sapphire would be around 25×25 mm (±6%). Check how big it looks on a ring and finger. 
Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Blue 40ct Sapphire (trillion cut) shown in real-world size of 25×25mm on a ring and finger
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
148 %
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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

Name:
Sapphire
Mineral Group:
Corundum
Shape:
Trillion
Chemical Formula:
Al2O3
Crystal Structure:
Hexagonal
Hardness:
9
Specific Gravity
4
Carat weight:
40 ct
Gram weight:
8 g (0.2822 ounces)
Points:
4000 pts
Length:
25 mm
Width:
25 mm
Est. face-up size:
387.5 mm²
Volume:
2000 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1
Refractive Index:
1.76 - 1.77
Luster:
Vitreous to adamantine
Wearability:
Excellent
Care Instructions:
No special or unusual care
Color:
Sapphire can be found in the following colors:
Color WhiteColor Light OrangeColor OrangeColor Light BrownColor BrownColor Dark BrownColor Light YellowColor YellowColor Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Dark Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color GreenColor Dark GreenColor Light Bluish GreenColor Bluish GreenColor Dark Bluish GreenColor Light BlueColor BlueColor Dark BlueColor Light VioletColor VioletColor Dark VioletColor Light PurpleColor PurpleColor Dark PurpleColor Light GrayColor GrayColor Black
Birthstone:
Sapphire is a birthstone for the month of September

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