1.8ct Emerald (Emerald, 8.86×6.56mm, Green) vs 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut) appears 8% larger than 1.8ct Emerald (8.86×6.56mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1.8ct Emerald Emerald (8.86×6.56mm, Green)
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3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, 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.
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. 2.7 - 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.
| 1.8 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 8.86×6.56 mm | vs | 9.21×6.82 mm |
| 54.05 mm² | 58.42 mm² |
| 1.8ct Emerald Emerald (8.86×6.56mm) | |
| 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (4.37 mm²) |
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1.8ct Emerald Emerald (8.86×6.56mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1.8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.86 x 6.56) vs. 3.15ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 10.67 x 7.9)
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- 1.8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.86 x 6.56) vs. 1.8ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10.11 x 6.09)
- 1.8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.86 x 6.56) vs. 7ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.92 x 10.31)
- 1.8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.86 x 6.56) vs. 2.8ct Diopside (Emerald, Green, 9.6 x 7.11)
- 1.8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.86 x 6.56) vs. 2.8ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.42 x 6.98)
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