0.5ct Aquamarine (Oval, 6.84×4.56mm, Light Blue) vs 0.75ct Diamond (Oval, 7.38×4.92mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.75ct Diamond (7.38×4.92mm, oval cut) appears 16% larger than 0.5ct Aquamarine (6.84×4.56mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.84×4.56 mm | 7.38×4.92 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Aquamarine Oval (6.84×4.56mm, Light Blue)
and
0.75ct Diamond Oval (7.38×4.92mm, White)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Aquamarine 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.
| 0.5 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | 0.75 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 6.84×4.56 mm | vs | 7.38×4.92 mm |
| 25.58 mm² | 29.77 mm² |
| 0.5ct Aquamarine Oval (6.84×4.56mm) | |
| 0.75ct Diamond Oval (7.38×4.92mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (4.19 mm²) |
0.75ct Diamond (Oval, 7.38×4.92mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 0.5ct Aquamarine (Oval, 6.84×4.56mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 0.5ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 6.84 x 4.56) vs. 0.7ct Topaz (Cushion, Light Blue, 5.18 x 5.18)
- 0.5ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 6.84 x 4.56) vs. 0.7ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 6.47 x 4.79)
- 0.5ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 6.84 x 4.56) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Green, 7.56 x 5.04)