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4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.88×8.88mm, Blue) vs 4ct Sapphire (Round, 9.49×9.49mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (8.88×8.88mm, cushion cut) appears 0.3% larger than 4ct Sapphire (9.49×9.49mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
vs
4ct Sapphire (round cut)
blue
 
blue
8.88×8.88 mm 9.49×9.49 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.88×8.88mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4ct Sapphire (round cut, 9.49×9.49mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 4ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.88×8.88mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4ct Sapphire (round cut, 9.49×9.49mm) 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
53% vs 57%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Sapphire Cushion (8.88×8.88mm, Blue) and 4ct Sapphire Round (9.49×9.49mm, 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.


4 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) 4 Ct Sapphire (Round)
8.88×8.88 mm vs 9.49×9.49 mm
70.97 mm²   70.73 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Sapphire (8.88×8.88mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 4ct Sapphire (9.49×9.49mm, round cut)
4ct Sapphire Cushion (8.88×8.88mm)
4ct Sapphire Round (9.49×9.49mm)
Difference: 0.3% (0.24 mm²)
4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.88×8.88mm) has approx. 0.3% more face-up area than 4ct Sapphire (Round, 9.49×9.49mm).


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