5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm, Blue) vs 2.85ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 9.86×7.3mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Sapphire (10.92×8.09mm, emerald cut) appears 23% larger than 2.85ct Tourmaline (9.86×7.3mm, emerald 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 Sapphire Emerald (10.92×8.09mm, Blue)
and
2.85ct Tourmaline Emerald (9.86×7.3mm, Violet)
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 Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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 Sapphire (Emerald) | 2.85 Ct Tourmaline (Emerald) | |
| 10.92×8.09 mm | vs | 9.86×7.3 mm |
| 82.16 mm² | 66.94 mm² |
| 5ct Sapphire Emerald (10.92×8.09mm) | |
| 2.85ct Tourmaline Emerald (9.86×7.3mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (15.22 mm²) |
5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 2.85ct Tourmaline (Emerald, 9.86×7.3mm).
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