3ct Emerald (Oval, 12.44×8.29mm, Green) vs 3.76ct Sapphire (Oval, 11.76×7.84mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (12.44×8.29mm, oval cut) appears 12% larger than 3.76ct Sapphire (11.76×7.84mm, oval 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
3ct Emerald Oval (12.44×8.29mm, Green)
and
3.76ct Sapphire Oval (11.76×7.84mm, 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 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.
| 3 Ct Emerald (Oval) | 3.76 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 12.44×8.29 mm | vs | 11.76×7.84 mm |
| 84.56 mm² | 75.6 mm² |
| 3ct Emerald Oval (12.44×8.29mm) | |
| 3.76ct Sapphire Oval (11.76×7.84mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (8.96 mm²) |
3ct Emerald (Oval, 12.44×8.29mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 3.76ct Sapphire (Oval, 11.76×7.84mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 2ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 3ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 13.66 x 8.23)
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 3ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 11.4 x 7.6)
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 3ct Tourmaline (Oval, Violet, 11.88 x 7.92)
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 4ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 13.68 x 9.12)
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29) vs. 3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78)