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2ct Amethyst (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm, Violet) vs 4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.88×8.88mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (8.88×8.88mm, cushion cut) appears 21% larger than 2ct Amethyst (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Amethyst (emerald cut)
vs
4ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
violet
 
blue
9.23×6.84 mm 8.88×8.88 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 4ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.88×8.88mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 2ct Amethyst (emerald cut, 9.23×6.84mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.88×8.88mm) 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
41% vs 53%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Amethyst Emerald (9.23×6.84mm, Violet) and 4ct Sapphire Cushion (8.88×8.88mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.


2 Ct Amethyst (Emerald) 4 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
9.23×6.84 mm vs 8.88×8.88 mm
58.71 mm²   70.97 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Sapphire (8.88×8.88mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Amethyst (9.23×6.84mm, emerald cut)
2ct Amethyst Emerald (9.23×6.84mm)
4ct Sapphire Cushion (8.88×8.88mm)
Difference: 21% (12.26 mm²)
4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.88×8.88mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 2ct Amethyst (Emerald, 9.23×6.84mm).


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