1.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.04×5.36mm, Blue) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 1.2ct Sapphire (8.04×5.36mm, oval 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 width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.2ct Sapphire Oval (8.04×5.36mm, Blue)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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.
| 1.2 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 8.04×5.36 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 35.34 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 1.2ct Sapphire Oval (8.04×5.36mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (1.15 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 1.2ct Sapphire (Oval, 8.04×5.36mm).
Popular comparisons:
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