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3.9ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 9.5×7.8mm, Blue) vs 2.94ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8.25×6.98mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.9ct Sapphire (9.5×7.8mm, cabochon cut) appears 29% larger than 2.94ct Sapphire (8.25×6.98mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3.9ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
vs
2.94ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
blue
 
purple
9.5×7.8 mm 8.25×6.98 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.9ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 9.5×7.8mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.94ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8.25×6.98mm, Purple color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3.9ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 9.5×7.8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 2.94ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 8.25×6.98mm) 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
47% vs 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.9ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.5×7.8mm, Blue) and 2.94ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.25×6.98mm, Purple) 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.


3.9 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) 2.94 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon)
9.5×7.8 mm vs 8.25×6.98 mm
60.76 mm²   47.22 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3.9ct Sapphire (9.5×7.8mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.94ct Sapphire (8.25×6.98mm, cabochon cut)
3.9ct Sapphire Cabochon (9.5×7.8mm)
2.94ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.25×6.98mm)
Difference: 29% (13.54 mm²)
3.9ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 9.5×7.8mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 2.94ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8.25×6.98mm).


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