9ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.74×10.49mm, Blue) vs 9ct Emerald (Oval, 17.94×11.96mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Emerald (17.94×11.96mm, oval cut) appears 30% larger than 9ct Sapphire (15.74×10.49mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
| 9ct Sapphire (oval cut) |
vs
|
9ct Emerald (oval cut) |
|
blue |
|
|
| 15.74×10.49 mm | 17.94×11.96 mm | |
| actual size | ||
|
|
|
|
|
||
Actual size is set for screen
|
Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
|
|
64 mm |
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
Actual sizes of
9ct Sapphire Oval (15.74×10.49mm, Blue)
and
9ct Emerald Oval (17.94×11.96mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 9 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 9 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 15.74×10.49 mm | vs | 17.94×11.96 mm |
| 135.39 mm² | 175.94 mm² |
| 9ct Sapphire Oval (15.74×10.49mm) | |
| 9ct Emerald Oval (17.94×11.96mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (40.55 mm²) |
9ct Emerald (Oval, 17.94×11.96mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 9ct Sapphire (Oval, 15.74×10.49mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 9ct Diamond (Oval, White, 16.88 x 11.25)
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 10ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 16.29 x 10.86)
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 12ct Diamond (Oval, White, 18.59 x 12.39)
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 7ct Diamond (Oval, White, 15.53 x 10.35)
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 7.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 15.89 x 10.59)
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 20ct Diamond (Oval, White, 22.04 x 14.69)
- 9ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.74 x 10.49) vs. 17ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 19.46 x 12.97)