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3ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 9.87×6.58mm, Blue) vs 2.2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.3×6.15mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (9.87×6.58mm, cabochon cut) appears 12% larger than 2.2ct Sapphire (8.3×6.15mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
vs
 2.2ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
blue
 
blue
9.87×6.58 mm 8.3×6.15 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 9.87×6.58mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.2ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.3×6.15mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 9.87×6.58mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2.2ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.3×6.15mm) 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
 39% vs 37%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm, Blue) and 2.2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.3×6.15mm, 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.


3 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) 2.2 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
9.87×6.58 mm vs 8.3×6.15 mm
53.25 mm²   47.47 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (9.87×6.58mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.2ct Sapphire (8.3×6.15mm, emerald cut)
3ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm)
2.2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.3×6.15mm)
Difference: 12% (5.78 mm²)
3ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 9.87×6.58mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 2.2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.3×6.15mm).


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