2ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 8.85×5.9mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.49×8.49mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Sapphire (8.49×8.49mm, cushion cut) appears 51% larger than 2ct Chrysoberyl (8.85×5.9mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.85×5.9 mm | 8.49×8.49 mm | |
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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
2ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (8.85×5.9mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
3.5ct Sapphire Cushion (8.49×8.49mm, 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 Chrysoberyl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.73 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Chrysoberyl 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.
| 2 Ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon) | 3.5 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 8.85×5.9 mm | vs | 8.49×8.49 mm |
| 42.82 mm² | 64.87 mm² |
| 2ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (8.85×5.9mm) | |
| 3.5ct Sapphire Cushion (8.49×8.49mm) | |
| Difference: 51% (22.05 mm²) |
3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.49×8.49mm) has approx. 51% more face-up area than 2ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 8.85×5.9mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Light Yellowish Green, 12.77 x 8.51) vs. 3ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 10.91 x 7.27)
- 5ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Light Yellowish Green, 12.02 x 8.01) vs. 3ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 10.91 x 7.27)
- 0.3ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Light Yellowish Green, 4.7 x 3.13) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 4.79 x 3.19)
- 15ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Yellowish Green, 17.33 x 11.55) vs. 14ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 18.23 x 12.15)
- 4ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Yellow, 11.15 x 7.43) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Light Yellowish Green, 10.13 x 6.75) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 0.25ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Light Yellowish Green, 4.41 x 2.94) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.26 x 5.38)
- 1ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, Light Yellowish Green, 7.02 x 4.68) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Dark Bluish Green, 6.84 x 4.56)