1.47ct Sapphire (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 1.79ct Emerald (Emerald, 8.84×6.55mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.79ct Emerald (8.84×6.55mm, emerald cut) appears 48% larger than 1.47ct Sapphire (7.26×5.38mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.26×5.38 mm | 8.84×6.55 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.47ct Sapphire Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
1.79ct Emerald Emerald (8.84×6.55mm, 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.
| 1.47 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 1.79 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 7.26×5.38 mm | vs | 8.84×6.55 mm |
| 36.32 mm² | 53.85 mm² |
| 1.47ct Sapphire Emerald (7.26×5.38mm) | |
| 1.79ct Emerald Emerald (8.84×6.55mm) | |
| Difference: 48% (17.53 mm²) |
1.79ct Emerald (Emerald, 8.84×6.55mm) has approx. 48% more face-up area than 1.47ct Sapphire (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.47ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 7.26 x 5.38) vs. 1.47ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.28 x 6.13)
- 1.47ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 7.26 x 5.38) vs. 1.79ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 7.75 x 5.74)
- 1.47ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 7.26 x 5.38) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 8.05 x 5.96)
- 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 7 x 5) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7 x 5)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 8.62 x 8.62)
- 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.39 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)