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12 Carat Sapphire Oval (16×12mm, Dark Blue)

Color:
dark blue
actual size
12ct Sapphire displayed at actual size of 16×12mm, (Oval cut, Dark Blue
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Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Dark Blue 12ct Sapphire (oval cut) shown in real-world size of 16×12mm on a ring and finger
64 mm
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 72 %
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Additional Info

Sapphire got its name from the Greek word "sappheiros", which means "blue stone". Today, most people still associate Sapphires with the color blue, however, any gemstone quality Corundum that is not red (Ruby) is actually called Sapphire.

Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Gem Details

Name:
Sapphire
Mineral Group:
Corundum
Shape:
Oval
Chemical Formula:
Al2O3
Crystal Structure:
Hexagonal
Hardness:
9
Specific Gravity
4
Carat weight:
12 ct
Gram weight:
2.4 g (0.0847 ounces)
Points:
1200 pts
Length:
16 mm
Width:
12 mm
Est. face-up size:
157.44 mm²
Volume:
600 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1.33
Refractive Index:
1.76 - 1.77
Luster:
Vitreous to adamantine
Wearability:
Excellent
Care Instructions:
No special or unusual care
Color:
Sapphire can be found in the following colors:
Color WhiteColor Light OrangeColor OrangeColor Light BrownColor BrownColor Dark BrownColor Light YellowColor YellowColor Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Dark Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color GreenColor Dark GreenColor Light Bluish GreenColor Bluish GreenColor Dark Bluish GreenColor Light BlueColor BlueColor Dark BlueColor Light VioletColor VioletColor Dark VioletColor Light PurpleColor PurpleColor Dark PurpleColor Light GrayColor GrayColor Black
Birthstone:
Sapphire is a birthstone for the month of September

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