12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm, Dark Blue) vs 2.23ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.42×6.21mm, Dark Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Sapphire (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut) appears 3.4 times larger than 2.23ct Sapphire (9.42×6.21mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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2.23ct Sapphire (oval cut) |
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| 17.31×11.54 mm | 9.42×6.21 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm, Dark Blue)
and
2.23ct Sapphire Oval (9.42×6.21mm, Dark 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
| 12 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 2.23 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 17.31×11.54 mm | vs | 9.42×6.21 mm |
| 163.8 mm² | 47.97 mm² |
| 12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm) | |
| 2.23ct Sapphire Oval (9.42×6.21mm) | |
| Difference: 241% (115.83 mm²) |
12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm) has approx. 241% more face-up area than 2.23ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.42×6.21mm). In other words, it's 3.41x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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- 12ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Blue, 17.31 x 11.54) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Blue, 11 x 9)
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- 12ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Blue, 17.31 x 11.54) vs. 6ct Topaz (Oval, White, 14 x 10)
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