3ct Spinel (Baguette, 10.35×6.9mm, Red) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Spinel (10.35×6.9mm, baguette cut) appears 96% larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.35×6.9 mm | 7.28×5.39 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 Spinel Baguette (10.35×6.9mm, Red)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Spinel will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 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 Spinel (Baguette) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 10.35×6.9 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 71.42 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 3ct Spinel Baguette (10.35×6.9mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 96% (34.93 mm²) |
3ct Spinel (Baguette, 10.35×6.9mm) has approx. 96% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 10.35 x 6.9) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 9.99 x 6.66)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.8 x 3.2) vs. 0.1ct Spinel (Baguette, Dark Yellowish Green, 3.33 x 2.22)
- 2.7ct Spinel (Baguette, Blue, 9.99 x 6.66) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 5.66 x 5.66)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 7.11 x 7.11)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Marquise, Gray, 12.88 x 6.44)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cabochon, Gray, 8.93 x 5.95)