3ct Sapphire (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 4.44ct Emerald (Princess, 10.07×10.07mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.44ct Emerald (10.07×10.07mm, princess cut) appears 56% larger than 3ct Sapphire (10.91×7.27mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.91×7.27 mm | 10.07×10.07 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 Sapphire Oval (10.91×7.27mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
4.44ct Emerald Princess (10.07×10.07mm, Bluish 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.
| 3 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 4.44 Ct Emerald (Princess) | |
| 10.91×7.27 mm | vs | 10.07×10.07 mm |
| 65.04 mm² | 101.4 mm² |
| 3ct Sapphire Oval (10.91×7.27mm) | |
| 4.44ct Emerald Princess (10.07×10.07mm) | |
| Difference: 56% (36.36 mm²) |
4.44ct Emerald (Princess, 10.07×10.07mm) has approx. 56% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm).
Popular comparisons:
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