3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 6ct Emerald (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (15.68×10.45mm, oval cut) appears 2.3 times larger than 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.21×6.82 mm | 15.68×10.45 mm | |
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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 (9.21×6.82mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
6ct Emerald Oval (15.68×10.45mm, 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 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) | 6 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 9.21×6.82 mm | vs | 15.68×10.45 mm |
| 58.42 mm² | 134.36 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm) | |
| 6ct Emerald Oval (15.68×10.45mm) | |
| Difference: 130% (75.94 mm²) |
6ct Emerald (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm) has approx. 130% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm). In other words, it's 2.3x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 8.62 x 8.62)
- 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.39 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)