1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Dark Green) vs 2ct Sapphire (Marquise, 12.44×6.22mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (12.44×6.22mm, marquise cut) appears 51% larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.28×5.39 mm | 12.44×6.22 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
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, Dark Green)
and
2ct Sapphire Marquise (12.44×6.22mm, 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. 2.72 - 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 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | 2 Ct Sapphire (Marquise) | |
| 7.28×5.39 mm | vs | 12.44×6.22 mm |
| 36.49 mm² | 54.94 mm² |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| 2ct Sapphire Marquise (12.44×6.22mm) | |
| Difference: 51% (18.45 mm²) |
2ct Sapphire (Marquise, 12.44×6.22mm) has approx. 51% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.37 x 6.37)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Violet, 6.39 x 4.73)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Ruby (Emerald, Dark Red, 6.39 x 4.73)
- 30ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 22.61 x 16.75) vs. 5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 10.92 x 8.09)
- 3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78) vs. 4ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.56 x 8.56)
- 14ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 17.55 x 13) vs. 14ct Peridot (Emerald, Green, 16.32 x 12.09)