5ct Emerald (Pear, 16.19×9.75mm, Green) vs 5ct Sapphire (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Emerald (16.19×9.75mm, pear cut) appears 30% larger than 5ct Sapphire (14.21×8.56mm, pear 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
5ct Emerald Pear (16.19×9.75mm, Green)
and
5ct Sapphire Pear (14.21×8.56mm, 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.
| 5 Ct Emerald (Pear) | 5 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | |
| 16.19×9.75 mm | vs | 14.21×8.56 mm |
| 115.23 mm² | 88.8 mm² |
| 5ct Emerald Pear (16.19×9.75mm) | |
| 5ct Sapphire Pear (14.21×8.56mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (26.43 mm²) |
5ct Emerald (Pear, 16.19×9.75mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm).
Popular comparisons:
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