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2ct Amethyst (Oval, 10.94×7.29mm, Violet) vs 3ct Amethyst (Oval, 12.51×8.34mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Amethyst (12.51×8.34mm, oval cut) appears 31% larger than 2ct Amethyst (10.94×7.29mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Amethyst (oval cut)
vs
3ct Amethyst (oval cut)
violet
 
violet
10.94×7.29 mm 12.51×8.34 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Amethyst (oval cut, 10.94×7.29mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 3ct Amethyst (oval cut, 12.51×8.34mm, Violet color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 2ct Amethyst (oval cut, 10.94×7.29mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Violet 3ct Amethyst (oval cut, 12.51×8.34mm) 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
44% vs 50%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Amethyst Oval (10.94×7.29mm, Violet) and 3ct Amethyst Oval (12.51×8.34mm, Violet) 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 Ct Amethyst (Oval) 3 Ct Amethyst (Oval)
10.94×7.29 mm vs 12.51×8.34 mm
65.4 mm²   85.55 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Amethyst (12.51×8.34mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Amethyst (10.94×7.29mm, oval cut)
2ct Amethyst Oval (10.94×7.29mm)
3ct Amethyst Oval (12.51×8.34mm)
Difference: 31% (20.15 mm²)
3ct Amethyst (Oval, 12.51×8.34mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 2ct Amethyst (Oval, 10.94×7.29mm).


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