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3ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 9.45×7mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9×7mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Chrysoberyl (9.45×7mm, emerald cut) appears 5% larger than 3ct Sapphire (9×7mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut)
vs
 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
light yellowish green
 
blue
9.45×7 mm 9×7 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut, 9.45×7mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9×7mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 3ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut, 9.45×7mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9×7mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 42% vs 42%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (9.45×7mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9×7mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Chrysoberyl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.73 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Chrysoberyl 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.


3 Ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald) 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
9.45×7 mm vs 9×7 mm
61.52 mm²   58.59 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Chrysoberyl (9.45×7mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (9×7mm, emerald cut)
3ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (9.45×7mm)
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9×7mm)
Difference: 5% (2.93 mm²)
3ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 9.45×7mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9×7mm).


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