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3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue) vs 4ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.14×7.51mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (10.14×7.51mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
vs
4ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
blue
 
blue
9.21×6.82 mm 10.14×7.51 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 10.14×7.51mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 10.14×7.51mm) 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
41% vs 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, Blue) and 4ct Sapphire Emerald (10.14×7.51mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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 Sapphire (Emerald) 4 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
9.21×6.82 mm vs 10.14×7.51 mm
58.42 mm²   70.82 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Sapphire (10.14×7.51mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut)
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm)
4ct Sapphire Emerald (10.14×7.51mm)
Difference: 21% (12.4 mm²)
4ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.14×7.51mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm).


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