12ct Sapphire (Oval, 16×12mm, Dark Blue) vs 1ct Sapphire (Round, 5.98×5.98mm, Black)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Sapphire (16×12mm, oval cut) appears 5.6 times larger than 1ct Sapphire (5.98×5.98mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
12ct Sapphire Oval (16×12mm, Dark Blue)
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1ct Sapphire Round (5.98×5.98mm, Black)
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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 12 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Round) | |
| 16×12 mm | vs | 5.98×5.98 mm |
| 157.44 mm² | 28.09 mm² |
| 12ct Sapphire Oval (16×12mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Round (5.98×5.98mm) | |
| Difference: 460% (129.35 mm²) |
12ct Sapphire (Oval, 16×12mm) has approx. 460% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Round, 5.98×5.98mm). In other words, it's 5.6x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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- 12ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Blue, 16 x 12) vs. 8ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Blue, 14 x 10)
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