0.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 6.2×4.13mm, Green) vs 2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8.63×5.75mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Sapphire (8.63×5.75mm, cabochon cut) appears 94% larger than 0.5ct Emerald (6.2×4.13mm, cabochon 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Emerald Cabochon (6.2×4.13mm, Green)
and
2ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.63×5.75mm, 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.
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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.
| 0.5 Ct Emerald (Cabochon) | 2 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | |
| 6.2×4.13 mm | vs | 8.63×5.75 mm |
| 21 mm² | 40.69 mm² |
| 0.5ct Emerald Cabochon (6.2×4.13mm) | |
| 2ct Sapphire Cabochon (8.63×5.75mm) | |
| Difference: 94% (19.69 mm²) |
2ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 8.63×5.75mm) has approx. 94% more face-up area than 0.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 6.2×4.13mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 6.2 x 4.13) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 7.53 x 7.53)
- 5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 10 x 10) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 12.21 x 8.14)
- 34ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 25.28 x 16.85) vs. 20ct Diamond (Round, White, 17.64 x 17.64)
- 1ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 8.2 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 19.2ct Emerald (Cabochon, Dark Green, 20.9 x 13.93) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 10 x 10) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 10 x 10)
- 5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 13.34 x 8.89) vs. 6.7ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 12.9 x 8.6)
- 4.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 12.89 x 8.59) vs. 20ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 16.38 x 16.38)