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2.4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 7.49×7.49mm, Blue) vs 4ct Sapphire (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (8.53×8.53mm, princess cut) appears 44% larger than 2.4ct Sapphire (7.49×7.49mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.4ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
vs
4ct Sapphire (princess cut)
blue
 
blue
7.49×7.49 mm 8.53×8.53 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.4ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 7.49×7.49mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4ct Sapphire (princess cut, 8.53×8.53mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.4ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 7.49×7.49mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4ct Sapphire (princess cut, 8.53×8.53mm) 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
45% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.4ct Sapphire Cushion (7.49×7.49mm, Blue) and 4ct Sapphire Princess (8.53×8.53mm, 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.


2.4 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) 4 Ct Sapphire (Princess)
7.49×7.49 mm vs 8.53×8.53 mm
50.49 mm²   72.76 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Sapphire (8.53×8.53mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.4ct Sapphire (7.49×7.49mm, cushion cut)
2.4ct Sapphire Cushion (7.49×7.49mm)
4ct Sapphire Princess (8.53×8.53mm)
Difference: 44% (22.27 mm²)
4ct Sapphire (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm) has approx. 44% more face-up area than 2.4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 7.49×7.49mm).


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