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3.5ct Sapphire (Round, 9.08×9.08mm, Blue) vs 2.65ct Sapphire (Round, 8×8mm, Light Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Sapphire (9.08×9.08mm, round cut) appears 29% larger than 2.65ct Sapphire (8×8mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3.5ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
 2.65ct Sapphire (round cut)
blue
 
light violet
9.08×9.08 mm 8×8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.5ct Sapphire (round cut, 9.08×9.08mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.65ct Sapphire (round cut, 8×8mm, Light Violet color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3.5ct Sapphire (round cut, 9.08×9.08mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Violet 2.65ct Sapphire (round cut, 8×8mm) 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
 54% vs 48%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.5ct Sapphire Round (9.08×9.08mm, Blue) and 2.65ct Sapphire Round (8×8mm, Light Violet) 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.


3.5 Ct Sapphire (Round) 2.65 Ct Sapphire (Round)
9.08×9.08 mm vs 8×8 mm
64.75 mm²   50.27 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3.5ct Sapphire (9.08×9.08mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.65ct Sapphire (8×8mm, round cut)
3.5ct Sapphire Round (9.08×9.08mm)
2.65ct Sapphire Round (8×8mm)
Difference: 29% (14.48 mm²)
3.5ct Sapphire (Round, 9.08×9.08mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 2.65ct Sapphire (Round, 8×8mm).


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