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5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 13.34×8.89mm, Green) vs 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.49×8.49mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Emerald (13.34×8.89mm, cabochon cut) appears 50% larger than 3.5ct Sapphire (8.49×8.49mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Emerald (cabochon cut)
vs
3.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
green
 
blue
13.34×8.89 mm 8.49×8.49 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 13.34×8.89mm, Green color)   Actual size of 3.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.49×8.49mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Green 5ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 13.34×8.89mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3.5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.49×8.49mm) 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
53% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Emerald Cabochon (13.34×8.89mm, 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 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.


5 Ct Emerald (Cabochon) 3.5 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
13.34×8.89 mm vs 8.49×8.49 mm
97.25 mm²   64.87 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Emerald (13.34×8.89mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 3.5ct Sapphire (8.49×8.49mm, cushion cut)
5ct Emerald Cabochon (13.34×8.89mm)
3.5ct Sapphire Cushion (8.49×8.49mm)
Difference: 50% (32.38 mm²)
5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 13.34×8.89mm) has approx. 50% more face-up area than 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.49×8.49mm).


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