2ct Sapphire (Pear, 10.46×6.3mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 6ct Emerald (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (15.68×10.45mm, oval cut) appears 2.8 times larger than 2ct Sapphire (10.46×6.3mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.46×6.3 mm | 15.68×10.45 mm | |
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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
2ct Sapphire Pear (10.46×6.3mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
6ct Emerald Oval (15.68×10.45mm, Bluish 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 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 6 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 10.46×6.3 mm | vs | 15.68×10.45 mm |
| 48.11 mm² | 134.36 mm² |
| 2ct Sapphire Pear (10.46×6.3mm) | |
| 6ct Emerald Oval (15.68×10.45mm) | |
| Difference: 179% (86.25 mm²) |
6ct Emerald (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm) has approx. 179% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Pear, 10.46×6.3mm). In other words, it's 2.79x larger.
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