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3ct Spinel (Oval, 11.3×7.53mm, Light Purple) vs 3ct Spinel (Round, 8.93×8.93mm, Light Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Spinel (11.3×7.53mm, oval cut) appears 11% larger than 3ct Spinel (8.93×8.93mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Spinel (oval cut)
vs
3ct Spinel (round cut)
light purple
 
light purple
11.3×7.53 mm 8.93×8.93 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Spinel (oval cut, 11.3×7.53mm, Light Purple color)   Actual size of 3ct Spinel (round cut, 8.93×8.93mm, Light Purple color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Purple 3ct Spinel (oval cut, 11.3×7.53mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Purple 3ct Spinel (round cut, 8.93×8.93mm) 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 53%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Spinel Oval (11.3×7.53mm, Light Purple) and 3ct Spinel Round (8.93×8.93mm, Light 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 Ct Spinel (Oval) 3 Ct Spinel (Round)
11.3×7.53 mm vs 8.93×8.93 mm
69.77 mm²   62.63 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Spinel (11.3×7.53mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Spinel (8.93×8.93mm, round cut)
3ct Spinel Oval (11.3×7.53mm)
3ct Spinel Round (8.93×8.93mm)
Difference: 11% (7.14 mm²)
3ct Spinel (Oval, 11.3×7.53mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 3ct Spinel (Round, 8.93×8.93mm).


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