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1ct Sapphire (Round, 6.5×6.5mm, Blue) vs 2.56ct Sapphire (Round, 7.78×7.78mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.56ct Sapphire (7.78×7.78mm, round cut) appears 43% larger than 1ct Sapphire (6.5×6.5mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
2.56ct Sapphire (round cut)
blue
 
blue
6.5×6.5 mm 7.78×7.78 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Sapphire (round cut, 6.5×6.5mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.56ct Sapphire (round cut, 7.78×7.78mm, 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 (round cut, 6.5×6.5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2.56ct Sapphire (round cut, 7.78×7.78mm) 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
39% vs 47%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Sapphire Round (6.5×6.5mm, Blue) and 2.56ct Sapphire Round (7.78×7.78mm, 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 (Round) 2.56 Ct Sapphire (Round)
6.5×6.5 mm vs 7.78×7.78 mm
33.18 mm²   47.54 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.56ct Sapphire (7.78×7.78mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Sapphire (6.5×6.5mm, round cut)
1ct Sapphire Round (6.5×6.5mm)
2.56ct Sapphire Round (7.78×7.78mm)
Difference: 43% (14.36 mm²)
2.56ct Sapphire (Round, 7.78×7.78mm) has approx. 43% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Round, 6.5×6.5mm).


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