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6ct Sapphire (Round, 10.86×10.86mm, Blue) vs 8ct Sapphire (Round, 11.96×11.96mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Sapphire (11.96×11.96mm, round cut) appears 21% larger than 6ct Sapphire (10.86×10.86mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
 8ct Sapphire (round cut)
blue
 
blue
10.86×10.86 mm 11.96×11.96 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Sapphire (round cut, 10.86×10.86mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 8ct Sapphire (round cut, 11.96×11.96mm, 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 (round cut, 10.86×10.86mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 8ct Sapphire (round cut, 11.96×11.96mm) 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
 65% vs 71%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Sapphire Round (10.86×10.86mm, Blue) and 8ct Sapphire Round (11.96×11.96mm, 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 (Round) 8 Ct Sapphire (Round)
10.86×10.86 mm vs 11.96×11.96 mm
92.63 mm²   112.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Sapphire (11.96×11.96mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Sapphire (10.86×10.86mm, round cut)
6ct Sapphire Round (10.86×10.86mm)
8ct Sapphire Round (11.96×11.96mm)
Difference: 21% (19.71 mm²)
8ct Sapphire (Round, 11.96×11.96mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 6ct Sapphire (Round, 10.86×10.86mm).


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