5ct Emerald (Princess, 10.48×10.48mm, Green) vs 5ct Sapphire (Princess, 9.19×9.19mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Emerald (10.48×10.48mm, princess cut) appears 30% larger than 5ct Sapphire (9.19×9.19mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Emerald Princess (10.48×10.48mm, Green)
and
5ct Sapphire Princess (9.19×9.19mm, 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 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.
| 5 Ct Emerald (Princess) | 5 Ct Sapphire (Princess) | |
| 10.48×10.48 mm | vs | 9.19×9.19 mm |
| 109.83 mm² | 84.46 mm² |
| 5ct Emerald Princess (10.48×10.48mm) | |
| 5ct Sapphire Princess (9.19×9.19mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (25.37 mm²) |
5ct Emerald (Princess, 10.48×10.48mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Princess, 9.19×9.19mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 5ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 13.52 x 9.01)
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- 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 12.45 x 9.22)
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- 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 4ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 13.68 x 9.12)
- 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Emerald, Green, 11.6 x 8.59)
- 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48) vs. 5ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 16.19 x 9.75)