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2.3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm, Blue) vs 1.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 7.3×5.41mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.3ct Sapphire (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut) appears 33% larger than 1.5ct Sapphire (7.3×5.41mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.3ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
vs
1.5ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
blue
 
blue
8.42×6.24 mm 7.3×5.41 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.42×6.24mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 7.3×5.41mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 8.42×6.24mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 1.5ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 7.3×5.41mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
37% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.3ct Sapphire Emerald (8.42×6.24mm, Blue) and 1.5ct Sapphire Emerald (7.3×5.41mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


2.3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) 1.5 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
8.42×6.24 mm vs 7.3×5.41 mm
48.86 mm²   36.73 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.3ct Sapphire (8.42×6.24mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sapphire (7.3×5.41mm, emerald cut)
2.3ct Sapphire Emerald (8.42×6.24mm)
1.5ct Sapphire Emerald (7.3×5.41mm)
Difference: 33% (12.13 mm²)
2.3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm) has approx. 33% more face-up area than 1.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 7.3×5.41mm).


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