33ct Sapphire (Emerald, 20.48×15.17mm, Blue) vs 33ct Fluorite (Emerald, 22.11×16.38mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 33ct Fluorite (22.11×16.38mm, emerald cut) appears 17% larger than 33ct Sapphire (20.48×15.17mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
33ct Sapphire Emerald (20.48×15.17mm, Blue)
and
33ct Fluorite Emerald (22.11×16.38mm, Bluish Green)
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 Fluorite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Fluorite 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.
| 33 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 33 Ct Fluorite (Emerald) | |
| 20.48×15.17 mm | vs | 22.11×16.38 mm |
| 288.93 mm² | 336.81 mm² |
| 33ct Sapphire Emerald (20.48×15.17mm) | |
| 33ct Fluorite Emerald (22.11×16.38mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (47.88 mm²) |
33ct Fluorite (Emerald, 22.11×16.38mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 33ct Sapphire (Emerald, 20.48×15.17mm).
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