3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10×8mm, Blue) vs 3ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.5×7.78mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (10.5×7.78mm, emerald cut) appears 2% larger than 3ct Sapphire (10×8mm, 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
3ct Sapphire Emerald (10×8mm, Blue)
and
3ct Emerald Emerald (10.5×7.78mm, 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 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.
| 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 3 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 10×8 mm | vs | 10.5×7.78 mm |
| 74.4 mm² | 75.97 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Emerald (10×8mm) | |
| 3ct Emerald Emerald (10.5×7.78mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (1.57 mm²) |
3ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.5×7.78mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10×8mm).
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