2.2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.3×6.15mm, Blue) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.2ct Sapphire (8.3×6.15mm, emerald cut) appears 30% larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald 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 width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2.2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.3×6.15mm, Blue)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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.
| 2.2 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 8.3×6.15 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 47.47 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 2.2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.3×6.15mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (10.98 mm²) |
2.2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.3×6.15mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm).
Popular comparisons:
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