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6ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm, Dark Blue) vs 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm, Dark Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (13.74×9.16mm, oval cut) appears 13% larger than 5ct Sapphire (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
5ct Sapphire (oval cut)
dark blue
 
dark blue
13.74×9.16 mm 12.93×8.62 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Sapphire (oval cut, 13.74×9.16mm, Dark Blue color)   Actual size of 5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12.93×8.62mm, 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 6ct Sapphire (oval cut, 13.74×9.16mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Blue 5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12.93×8.62mm) 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
55% vs 52%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Sapphire Oval (13.74×9.16mm, Dark Blue) and 5ct Sapphire Oval (12.93×8.62mm, 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.


6 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 5 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
13.74×9.16 mm vs 12.93×8.62 mm
103.2 mm²   91.39 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Sapphire (13.74×9.16mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Sapphire (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut)
6ct Sapphire Oval (13.74×9.16mm)
5ct Sapphire Oval (12.93×8.62mm)
Difference: 13% (11.81 mm²)
6ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm).


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