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1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm, Blue) vs 2.3ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.1×7.2mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.3ct Sapphire (9.1×7.2mm, oval cut) appears 37% larger than 1.5ct Sapphire (8×6mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
2.3ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
8×6 mm 9.1×7.2 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×6mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.1×7.2mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.5ct Sapphire (oval cut, 8×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2.3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.1×7.2mm) 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
36% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm, Blue) and 2.3ct Sapphire Oval (9.1×7.2mm, 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.


1.5 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 2.3 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
8×6 mm vs 9.1×7.2 mm
39.36 mm²   53.73 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.3ct Sapphire (9.1×7.2mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sapphire (8×6mm, oval cut)
1.5ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm)
2.3ct Sapphire Oval (9.1×7.2mm)
Difference: 37% (14.37 mm²)
2.3ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.1×7.2mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm).


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