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1ct Sapphire (Oval, 7×5mm, Blue) vs 2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.3×6.4mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (9.3×6.4mm, oval cut) appears 70% larger than 1ct Sapphire (7×5mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Sapphire (oval cut)
vs
 2ct Sapphire (oval cut)
blue
 
blue
7×5 mm 9.3×6.4 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Sapphire (oval cut, 7×5mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.3×6.4mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1ct Sapphire (oval cut, 7×5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.3×6.4mm) 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
 30% vs 38%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Sapphire Oval (7×5mm, Blue) and 2ct Sapphire Oval (9.3×6.4mm, 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 Ct Sapphire (Oval) 2 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
7×5 mm vs 9.3×6.4 mm
28.7 mm²   48.81 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (9.3×6.4mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Sapphire (7×5mm, oval cut)
1ct Sapphire Oval (7×5mm)
2ct Sapphire Oval (9.3×6.4mm)
Difference: 70% (20.11 mm²)
2ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.3×6.4mm) has approx. 70% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Oval, 7×5mm).


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