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7ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.92×10.31mm, Green) vs 12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Sapphire (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut) appears 23% larger than 7ct Emerald (13.92×10.31mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

7ct Emerald (emerald cut)
vs
 12ct Sapphire (oval cut)
green
 
blue
13.92×10.31 mm 17.31×11.54 mm
actual size
Actual size of 7ct Emerald (emerald cut, 13.92×10.31mm, Green color)   Actual size of 12ct Sapphire (oval cut, 17.31×11.54mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 7ct Emerald (emerald cut, 13.92×10.31mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 12ct Sapphire (oval cut, 17.31×11.54mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 62% vs 69%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 7ct Emerald Emerald (13.92×10.31mm, Green) and 12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm, 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.

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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.


7 Ct Emerald (Emerald) 12 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
13.92×10.31 mm vs 17.31×11.54 mm
133.47 mm²   163.8 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Sapphire (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 7ct Emerald (13.92×10.31mm, emerald cut)
7ct Emerald Emerald (13.92×10.31mm)
12ct Sapphire Oval (17.31×11.54mm)
Difference: 23% (30.33 mm²)
12ct Sapphire (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 7ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.92×10.31mm).


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