6ct Sapphire (Round, 10.86×10.86mm, Blue) vs 3ct Emerald (Pear, 13.66×8.23mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (10.86×10.86mm, round cut) appears 13% larger than 3ct Emerald (13.66×8.23mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.86×10.86 mm | 13.66×8.23 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Sapphire Round (10.86×10.86mm, Blue)
and
3ct Emerald Pear (13.66×8.23mm, 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.
| 6 Ct Sapphire (Round) | 3 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 10.86×10.86 mm | vs | 13.66×8.23 mm |
| 92.63 mm² | 82.07 mm² |
| 6ct Sapphire Round (10.86×10.86mm) | |
| 3ct Emerald Pear (13.66×8.23mm) | |
| Difference: 13% (10.56 mm²) |
6ct Sapphire (Round, 10.86×10.86mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 3ct Emerald (Pear, 13.66×8.23mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 6ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 10.86 x 10.86) vs. 4ct Emerald (Round, Green, 10.82 x 10.82)