8ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.55×10.78mm, Green) vs 13ct Sapphire (Emerald, 15.01×11.12mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 13ct Sapphire (15.01×11.12mm, emerald cut) appears 6% larger than 8ct Emerald (14.55×10.78mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.55×10.78 mm | 15.01×11.12 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
8ct Emerald Emerald (14.55×10.78mm, Green)
and
13ct Sapphire Emerald (15.01×11.12mm, 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.
| 8 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | 13 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 14.55×10.78 mm | vs | 15.01×11.12 mm |
| 145.87 mm² | 155.23 mm² |
| 8ct Emerald Emerald (14.55×10.78mm) | |
| 13ct Sapphire Emerald (15.01×11.12mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (9.36 mm²) |
13ct Sapphire (Emerald, 15.01×11.12mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 8ct Emerald (Emerald, 14.55×10.78mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78) vs. 10ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 15.69 x 11.62)
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- 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78) vs. 10ct Diamond (Round, White, 14 x 14)
- 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)