5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm, Blue) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Sapphire (10.92×8.09mm, emerald cut) appears 2.3 times 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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| 10.92×8.09 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Sapphire Emerald (10.92×8.09mm, Blue)
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?
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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 Sapphire (Emerald) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 10.92×8.09 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 82.16 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 5ct Sapphire Emerald (10.92×8.09mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 125% (45.67 mm²) |
5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm) has approx. 125% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm). In other words, it's 2.25x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 5ct Diamond (Emerald, Blue, 11.42 x 8.46)
- 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 12.45 x 9.22)
- 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 1.6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.52 x 6.31)
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- 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 1.52ct Diamond (Round, White, 7.47 x 7.47)
- 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 5ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 14.75 x 9.83)
- 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 2.85ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 9.86 x 7.3)