0.1ct Emerald (Princess, 2.84×2.84mm, Green) vs 0.1ct Sapphire (Princess, 2.49×2.49mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.1ct Emerald (2.84×2.84mm, princess cut) appears 30% larger than 0.1ct Sapphire (2.49×2.49mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.1ct Emerald Princess (2.84×2.84mm, Green)
and
0.1ct Sapphire Princess (2.49×2.49mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.
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.
| 0.1 Ct Emerald (Princess) | 0.1 Ct Sapphire (Princess) | |
| 2.84×2.84 mm | vs | 2.49×2.49 mm |
| 8.07 mm² | 6.2 mm² |
| 0.1ct Emerald Princess (2.84×2.84mm) | |
| 0.1ct Sapphire Princess (2.49×2.49mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (1.87 mm²) |
0.1ct Emerald (Princess, 2.84×2.84mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 0.1ct Sapphire (Princess, 2.49×2.49mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 2.84 x 2.84) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 2.84 x 2.84) vs. 0.1ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 2.49 x 2.49)
- 0.1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 2.84 x 2.84) vs. 0.13ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 3.1 x 3.1)
- 0.1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 2.84 x 2.84) vs. 0.14ct Diamond (Princess, White, 2.86 x 2.86)
- 0.1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 2.84 x 2.84) vs. 0.32ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 5.18 x 3.45)
- 0.1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 2.84 x 2.84) vs. 1.9ct Ruby (Round, Red, 7.4 x 7.4)
- 4ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 9.73 x 9.73) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 4.86 x 4.86)
- 1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 6.13 x 6.13) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)