1ct Sapphire (Round, 5.98×5.98mm, Dark Blue) vs 3.34ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.88×8.06mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.34ct Emerald (10.88×8.06mm, emerald cut) appears 2.9 times larger than 1ct Sapphire (5.98×5.98mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.98×5.98 mm | 10.88×8.06 mm | |
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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
1ct Sapphire Round (5.98×5.98mm, Dark Blue)
and
3.34ct Emerald Emerald (10.88×8.06mm, Green)
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.
| 1 Ct Sapphire (Round) | 3.34 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 5.98×5.98 mm | vs | 10.88×8.06 mm |
| 28.09 mm² | 81.55 mm² |
| 1ct Sapphire Round (5.98×5.98mm) | |
| 3.34ct Emerald Emerald (10.88×8.06mm) | |
| Difference: 190% (53.46 mm²) |
3.34ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.88×8.06mm) has approx. 190% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Round, 5.98×5.98mm). In other words, it's 2.9x larger.
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