8ct Spinel (Cabochon, 14.18×9.45mm, Red) vs 8ct Spinel (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Spinel (15.68×10.45mm, oval cut) appears 22% larger than 8ct Spinel (14.18×9.45mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.18×9.45 mm | 15.68×10.45 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
8ct Spinel Cabochon (14.18×9.45mm, Red)
and
8ct Spinel Oval (15.68×10.45mm, Red)
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.
Where to buy?
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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.
| 8 Ct Spinel (Cabochon) | 8 Ct Spinel (Oval) | |
| 14.18×9.45 mm | vs | 15.68×10.45 mm |
| 109.88 mm² | 134.36 mm² |
| 8ct Spinel Cabochon (14.18×9.45mm) | |
| 8ct Spinel Oval (15.68×10.45mm) | |
| Difference: 22% (24.48 mm²) |
8ct Spinel (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 8ct Spinel (Cabochon, 14.18×9.45mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6.7ct Spinel (Cabochon, Red, 13.37 x 8.91) vs. 6.7ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 13.47 x 8.98)
- 2.45ct Spinel (Cabochon, Gray, 9.56 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1.6ct Spinel (Cabochon, Red, 8.3 x 5.53) vs. 1.6ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 8.01 x 5.34)
- 1ct Spinel (Cabochon, Light Red, 7.1 x 4.73) vs. 20ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 21.18 x 14.12)
- 5.5ct Spinel (Cabochon, Red, 12.51 x 8.34) vs. 5.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 12.08 x 8.05)
- 2.08ct Spinel (Cabochon, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3.9ct Spinel (Cabochon, Red, 11.16 x 7.44) vs. 4ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 10.61 x 7.86)
- 2.47ct Spinel (Cabochon, Gray, 9.59 x 6.39) vs. 2.47ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 9.66 x 6.44)