3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 3ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 10.03×7.43mm, Light Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Tourmaline (10.03×7.43mm, emerald cut) appears 19% larger than 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.21×6.82 mm | 10.03×7.43 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
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
3ct Tourmaline Emerald (10.03×7.43mm, Light Red)
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 Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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 Sapphire (Emerald) | 3 Ct Tourmaline (Emerald) | |
| 9.21×6.82 mm | vs | 10.03×7.43 mm |
| 58.42 mm² | 69.31 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm) | |
| 3ct Tourmaline Emerald (10.03×7.43mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (10.89 mm²) |
3ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 10.03×7.43mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 6ct Emerald (Oval, Bluish Green, 15.68 x 10.45)
- 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 3ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.64 x 7.14)
- 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 9.69 x 7.18)
- 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 7 x 5) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7 x 5)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 8.62 x 8.62)
- 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.39 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)