6ct Emerald (Baguette, 14.36×9.57mm, Green) vs 3ct Sapphire (Baguette, 9.99×6.66mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (14.36×9.57mm, baguette cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 3ct Sapphire (9.99×6.66mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Emerald Baguette (14.36×9.57mm, Green)
and
3ct Sapphire Baguette (9.99×6.66mm, 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.
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.
| 6 Ct Emerald (Baguette) | 3 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | |
| 14.36×9.57 mm | vs | 9.99×6.66 mm |
| 137.43 mm² | 66.53 mm² |
| 6ct Emerald Baguette (14.36×9.57mm) | |
| 3ct Sapphire Baguette (9.99×6.66mm) | |
| Difference: 107% (70.9 mm²) |
6ct Emerald (Baguette, 14.36×9.57mm) has approx. 107% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Baguette, 9.99×6.66mm). In other words, it's 2.07x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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