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4ct Sapphire (Oval, 12×8mm, Dark Blue) vs 2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.53×6.35mm, Dark Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (12×8mm, oval cut) appears 59% larger than 2ct Sapphire (9.53×6.35mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
 2ct Sapphire (oval cut)
dark blue
 
dark blue
12×8 mm 9.53×6.35 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12×8mm, Dark Blue color)   Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.53×6.35mm, Dark Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Blue 4ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12×8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Blue 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.53×6.35mm) 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
 48% vs 38%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Sapphire Oval (12×8mm, Dark Blue) and 2ct Sapphire Oval (9.53×6.35mm, Dark 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 (Oval) 2 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
12×8 mm vs 9.53×6.35 mm
78.72 mm²   49.62 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Sapphire (12×8mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (9.53×6.35mm, oval cut)
4ct Sapphire Oval (12×8mm)
2ct Sapphire Oval (9.53×6.35mm)
Difference: 59% (29.1 mm²)
4ct Sapphire (Oval, 12×8mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.53×6.35mm).


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