2ct Kunzite (Emerald, 8.68×6.43mm, Light Purple) 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 37% larger than 2ct Kunzite (8.68×6.43mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.68×6.43 mm | 8.88×8.88 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
2ct Kunzite Emerald (8.68×6.43mm, Light Purple)
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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Kunzite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Kunzite 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.
| 2 Ct Kunzite (Emerald) | 4 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 8.68×6.43 mm | vs | 8.88×8.88 mm |
| 51.91 mm² | 70.97 mm² |
| 2ct Kunzite Emerald (8.68×6.43mm) | |
| 4ct Sapphire Cushion (8.88×8.88mm) | |
| Difference: 37% (19.06 mm²) |
4ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.88×8.88mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 2ct Kunzite (Emerald, 8.68×6.43mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 11.3ct Kunzite (Emerald, Light Violet, 13 x 11) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5.78ct Kunzite (Emerald, Light Purple, 12.37 x 9.16) vs. 2.47ct Kunzite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.84 x 7.84)
- 2.32ct Kunzite (Emerald, Light Purple, 9.13 x 6.76) vs. 2.47ct Kunzite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.84 x 7.84)
- 11.3ct Kunzite (Emerald, Light Purple, 13 x 11) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 11.3ct Kunzite (Emerald, Light Purple, 13 x 11) vs. 2.4ct Tourmaline (Princess, Bluish Green, 8 x 8)