2ct Beryl (Emerald, 9.17×6.79mm, Orange) vs 4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.88×8.88mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (8.88×8.88mm, cushion cut) appears 23% larger than 2ct Beryl (9.17×6.79mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Beryl Emerald (9.17×6.79mm, Orange)
and
4ct Sapphire Cushion (8.88×8.88mm, 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 Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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 Ct Beryl (Emerald) | 4 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 9.17×6.79 mm | vs | 8.88×8.88 mm |
| 57.91 mm² | 70.97 mm² |
| 2ct Beryl Emerald (9.17×6.79mm) | |
| 4ct Sapphire Cushion (8.88×8.88mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (13.06 mm²) |
4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.88×8.88mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 2ct Beryl (Emerald, 9.17×6.79mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Beryl (Emerald, Orange, 9.17 x 6.79) vs. 1.3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.94 x 5.88)
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- 20ct Beryl (Emerald, Green, 20.3 x 14.3) vs. 20ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 18.13 x 13.43)
- 8ct Beryl (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 15.53 x 9.53) vs. 25ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Bluish Green, 24 x 12.4)
- 24.88ct Beryl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 19.9 x 16) vs. 25ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Bluish Green, 24.12 x 12.9)
- 24.8ct Beryl (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 19.9 x 16) vs. 25ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Bluish Green, 24 x 12.4)
- 5ct Beryl (Emerald, Purple, 12.45 x 9.22) vs. 5ct Hiddenite (Round, Light Green , 11.04 x 11.04)