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6ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 12.44×8.29mm, Blue) vs 4.25ct Sapphire (Cushion, 9.06×9.06mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (12.44×8.29mm, cabochon cut) appears 14% larger than 4.25ct Sapphire (9.06×9.06mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
vs
 4.25ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
blue
 
blue
12.44×8.29 mm 9.06×9.06 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 12.44×8.29mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4.25ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 9.06×9.06mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 6ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 12.44×8.29mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4.25ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 9.06×9.06mm) 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
 50% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Sapphire Cabochon (12.44×8.29mm, Blue) and 4.25ct Sapphire Cushion (9.06×9.06mm, 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.


6 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) 4.25 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
12.44×8.29 mm vs 9.06×9.06 mm
84.56 mm²   73.88 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Sapphire (12.44×8.29mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 4.25ct Sapphire (9.06×9.06mm, cushion cut)
6ct Sapphire Cabochon (12.44×8.29mm)
4.25ct Sapphire Cushion (9.06×9.06mm)
Difference: 14% (10.68 mm²)
6ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 12.44×8.29mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 4.25ct Sapphire (Cushion, 9.06×9.06mm).


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