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2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8×6mm, Dark Blue) vs 2.27ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8×6.1mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.27ct Sapphire (8×6.1mm, cabochon cut) appears 2% larger than 2ct Sapphire (8×6mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
vs
 2.27ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
dark blue
 
light blue
8×6 mm 8×6.1 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8×6mm, Dark Blue color)   Actual size of 2.27ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8×6.1mm, Light 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 2ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8×6mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 2.27ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8×6.1mm) 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
 36% vs 37%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Sapphire Cabochon (8×6mm, Dark Blue) and 2.27ct Sapphire Cabochon (8×6.1mm, 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 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) 2.27 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon)
8×6 mm vs 8×6.1 mm
39.36 mm²   40.02 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.27ct Sapphire (8×6.1mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Sapphire (8×6mm, cabochon cut)
2ct Sapphire Cabochon (8×6mm)
2.27ct Sapphire Cabochon (8×6.1mm)
Difference: 2% (0.66 mm²)
2.27ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8×6.1mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8×6mm).


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