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2.51ct Sapphire (Pear, 9.72×9.43mm, Dark Blue) vs 2.23ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.42×6.21mm, Dark Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.51ct Sapphire (9.72×9.43mm, pear cut) appears 39% larger than 2.23ct Sapphire (9.42×6.21mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.51ct Sapphire (pear cut)
vs
2.23ct Sapphire (oval cut)
dark blue
 
dark blue
9.72×9.43 mm 9.42×6.21 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.51ct Sapphire (pear cut, 9.72×9.43mm, Dark Blue color)   Actual size of 2.23ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.42×6.21mm, Dark Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Blue 2.51ct Sapphire (pear cut, 9.72×9.43mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Blue 2.23ct Sapphire (oval cut, 9.42×6.21mm) 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
56% vs 37%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.51ct Sapphire Pear (9.72×9.43mm, Dark Blue) and 2.23ct Sapphire Oval (9.42×6.21mm, Dark 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.


2.51 Ct Sapphire (Pear) 2.23 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
9.72×9.43 mm vs 9.42×6.21 mm
66.91 mm²   47.97 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.51ct Sapphire (9.72×9.43mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.23ct Sapphire (9.42×6.21mm, oval cut)
2.51ct Sapphire Pear (9.72×9.43mm)
2.23ct Sapphire Oval (9.42×6.21mm)
Difference: 39% (18.94 mm²)
2.51ct Sapphire (Pear, 9.72×9.43mm) has approx. 39% more face-up area than 2.23ct Sapphire (Oval, 9.42×6.21mm).


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