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6ct Sapphire (Oval, 14×10mm, Dark Blue) vs 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12×8mm, Dark Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (14×10mm, oval cut) appears 46% larger than 5ct Sapphire (12×8mm, 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
14×10 mm 12×8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Sapphire (oval cut, 14×10mm, Dark Blue color)   Actual size of 5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12×8mm, 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, 14×10mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Blue 5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 12×8mm) 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
60% vs 48%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Sapphire Oval (14×10mm, Dark Blue) and 5ct Sapphire Oval (12×8mm, 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)
14×10 mm vs 12×8 mm
114.8 mm²   78.72 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Sapphire (14×10mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Sapphire (12×8mm, oval cut)
6ct Sapphire Oval (14×10mm)
5ct Sapphire Oval (12×8mm)
Difference: 46% (36.08 mm²)
6ct Sapphire (Oval, 14×10mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 12×8mm).


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