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1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.39×4.73mm, White) vs 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 1ct Sapphire (6.39×4.73mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
vs
3ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
white
 
white
6.39×4.73 mm 9.21×6.82 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 6.39×4.73mm, White color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm, White color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 1ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 6.39×4.73mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm) 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
28% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Sapphire Emerald (6.39×4.73mm, White) and 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, White) 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


1 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
6.39×4.73 mm vs 9.21×6.82 mm
28.11 mm²   58.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Sapphire (6.39×4.73mm, emerald cut)
1ct Sapphire Emerald (6.39×4.73mm)
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm)
Difference: 108% (30.31 mm²)
3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm) has approx. 108% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.39×4.73mm). In other words, it's 2.08x larger.


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