0.3ct Sapphire (Pear, 5.56×3.35mm, Blue) vs 0.3ct Emerald (Pear, 6.34×3.82mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.3ct Emerald (6.34×3.82mm, pear cut) appears 30% larger than 0.3ct Sapphire (5.56×3.35mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.56×3.35 mm | 6.34×3.82 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.3ct Sapphire Pear (5.56×3.35mm, Blue)
and
0.3ct Emerald Pear (6.34×3.82mm, 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.
| 0.3 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 0.3 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 5.56×3.35 mm | vs | 6.34×3.82 mm |
| 13.6 mm² | 17.68 mm² |
| 0.3ct Sapphire Pear (5.56×3.35mm) | |
| 0.3ct Emerald Pear (6.34×3.82mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (4.08 mm²) |
0.3ct Emerald (Pear, 6.34×3.82mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 0.3ct Sapphire (Pear, 5.56×3.35mm).
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