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2.93ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8.71×6.81mm, Blue) vs 1.97ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 7.9×6.73mm, Light Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.93ct Sapphire (8.71×6.81mm, cabochon cut) appears 12% larger than 1.97ct Sapphire (7.9×6.73mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.93ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
vs
 1.97ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
blue
 
light purple
8.71×6.81 mm 7.9×6.73 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.93ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8.71×6.81mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.97ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 7.9×6.73mm, Light Purple color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.93ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8.71×6.81mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Purple 1.97ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 7.9×6.73mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 41% vs 40%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.93ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.71×6.81mm, Blue) and 1.97ct Sapphire Cabochon (7.9×6.73mm, Light Purple) 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.

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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.


2.93 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) 1.97 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon)
8.71×6.81 mm vs 7.9×6.73 mm
48.64 mm²   43.6 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.93ct Sapphire (8.71×6.81mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.97ct Sapphire (7.9×6.73mm, cabochon cut)
2.93ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.71×6.81mm)
1.97ct Sapphire Cabochon (7.9×6.73mm)
Difference: 12% (5.04 mm²)
2.93ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8.71×6.81mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 1.97ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 7.9×6.73mm).


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