3ct Emerald (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm, Green) vs 5ct Sapphire (Princess, 9.19×9.19mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Sapphire (9.19×9.19mm, princess cut) appears 8% larger than 3ct Emerald (8.84×8.84mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.84×8.84 mm | 9.19×9.19 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
3ct Emerald Princess (8.84×8.84mm, Green)
and
5ct Sapphire Princess (9.19×9.19mm, 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.
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.
| 3 Ct Emerald (Princess) | 5 Ct Sapphire (Princess) | |
| 8.84×8.84 mm | vs | 9.19×9.19 mm |
| 78.15 mm² | 84.46 mm² |
| 3ct Emerald Princess (8.84×8.84mm) | |
| 5ct Sapphire Princess (9.19×9.19mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (6.31 mm²) |
5ct Sapphire (Princess, 9.19×9.19mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 3ct Emerald (Princess, 8.84×8.84mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 5ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 16.19 x 9.75)
- 3ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 2.5ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 12.85 x 7.74)
- 3ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 9.77 x 9.77)
- 3ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 8.53 x 8.53)
- 3ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 4ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.56 x 8.56)
- 4ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 9.73 x 9.73) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 4.86 x 4.86)
- 1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 6.13 x 6.13) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 6.13 x 6.13) vs. 3ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 8.84 x 8.84)