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2ct Sapphire (Round, 7.53×7.53mm, Light Gray) vs 3ct Sapphire (Round, 8.62×8.62mm, Light Gray)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (8.62×8.62mm, round cut) appears 31% larger than 2ct Sapphire (7.53×7.53mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
3ct Sapphire (round cut)
light gray
 
light gray
7.53×7.53 mm 8.62×8.62 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (round cut, 7.53×7.53mm, Light Gray color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (round cut, 8.62×8.62mm, Light Gray color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Gray 2ct Sapphire (round cut, 7.53×7.53mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Gray 3ct Sapphire (round cut, 8.62×8.62mm) 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
45% vs 52%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Sapphire Round (7.53×7.53mm, Light Gray) and 3ct Sapphire Round (8.62×8.62mm, Light Gray) 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 Ct Sapphire (Round) 3 Ct Sapphire (Round)
7.53×7.53 mm vs 8.62×8.62 mm
44.53 mm²   58.36 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (8.62×8.62mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (7.53×7.53mm, round cut)
2ct Sapphire Round (7.53×7.53mm)
3ct Sapphire Round (8.62×8.62mm)
Difference: 31% (13.83 mm²)
3ct Sapphire (Round, 8.62×8.62mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Round, 7.53×7.53mm).


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