3ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.81×7.27mm, Blue) vs 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Tanzanite (9.81×7.27mm, emerald cut) appears 49% larger than 2ct Sapphire (8.05×5.96mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.81×7.27mm, Blue)
and
2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm, 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 Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite (Emerald) | 2 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 9.81×7.27 mm | vs | 8.05×5.96 mm |
| 66.33 mm² | 44.62 mm² |
| 3ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.81×7.27mm) | |
| 2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm) | |
| Difference: 49% (21.71 mm²) |
3ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.81×7.27mm) has approx. 49% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 9.81 x 7.27) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 3ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 9.81 x 7.27) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 9.81 x 7.27) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 9 x 7)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 8.57 x 6.35) vs. 3ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 9.81 x 7.27)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 6.8 x 5.04) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 8.57 x 6.35) vs. 4ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 10.81 x 8.01)
- 0.49ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 5.37 x 3.98) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 6.8 x 5.04) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)