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20ct Sapphire (Oval, 20.54×13.69mm, Blue) vs 9ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.74×10.49mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Sapphire (20.54×13.69mm, oval cut) appears 70% larger than 9ct Sapphire (15.74×10.49mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

20ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
9ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
20.54×13.69 mm 15.74×10.49 mm
actual size
Actual size of 20ct Sapphire (oval cut, 20.54×13.69mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 9ct Sapphire (oval cut, 15.74×10.49mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 20ct Sapphire (oval cut, 20.54×13.69mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 9ct Sapphire (oval cut, 15.74×10.49mm) 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
82% vs 63%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 20ct Sapphire Oval (20.54×13.69mm, Blue) and 9ct Sapphire Oval (15.74×10.49mm, 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.

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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.


20 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 9 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
20.54×13.69 mm vs 15.74×10.49 mm
230.58 mm²   135.39 mm²
Face-up size outline for 20ct Sapphire (20.54×13.69mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 9ct Sapphire (15.74×10.49mm, oval cut)
20ct Sapphire Oval (20.54×13.69mm)
9ct Sapphire Oval (15.74×10.49mm)
Difference: 70% (95.19 mm²)
20ct Sapphire (Oval, 20.54×13.69mm) has approx. 70% more face-up area than 9ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.74×10.49mm).


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