3ct Sapphire (Trillion, 10.14×10.14mm, 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 19% larger than 3ct Sapphire (10.14×10.14mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.14×10.14 mm | 10.5×7.78 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 Trillion (10.14×10.14mm, 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 (Trillion) | 3 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 10.14×10.14 mm | vs | 10.5×7.78 mm |
| 63.75 mm² | 75.97 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Trillion (10.14×10.14mm) | |
| 3ct Emerald Emerald (10.5×7.78mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (12.22 mm²) |
3ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.5×7.78mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Trillion, 10.14×10.14mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 10.14 x 10.14) vs. 1.75ct Diamond (Round, White, 7.83 x 7.83)
- 3ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 10.14 x 10.14) vs. 19ct Diamond (Princess, White, 14.7 x 14.7)
- 3ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 10.14 x 10.14) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 4.44 x 4.44)
- 3ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 10.14 x 10.14) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12 x 8)
- 3ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 10.14 x 10.14) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.91 x 7.27)
- 1.5ct Sapphire (Trillion, Violet, 8.05 x 8.05) vs. 1.52ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.33 x 6.22)
- 2ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 8.86 x 8.86) vs. 19ct Diamond (Princess, White, 14.7 x 14.7)
- 0.7ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 6.24 x 6.24) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 6.87 x 6.87)