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2.3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm, Blue) vs 1.6ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.54×6.54mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.3ct Sapphire (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut) appears 27% larger than 1.6ct Sapphire (6.54×6.54mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.3ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
vs
 1.6ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
blue
 
light blue
8.42×6.24 mm 6.54×6.54 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.42×6.24mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.6ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.54×6.54mm, Light Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.42×6.24mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 1.6ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 6.54×6.54mm) 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
 37% vs 39%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.3ct Sapphire Emerald (8.42×6.24mm, Blue) and 1.6ct Sapphire Cushion (6.54×6.54mm, Light 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.


2.3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) 1.6 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
8.42×6.24 mm vs 6.54×6.54 mm
48.86 mm²   38.49 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.3ct Sapphire (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.6ct Sapphire (6.54×6.54mm, cushion cut)
2.3ct Sapphire Emerald (8.42×6.24mm)
1.6ct Sapphire Cushion (6.54×6.54mm)
Difference: 27% (10.37 mm²)
2.3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm) has approx. 27% more face-up area than 1.6ct Sapphire (Cushion, 6.54×6.54mm).


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