1.25ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.89×5.1mm, Blue) vs 2ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 9.17×6.79mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Aquamarine (9.17×6.79mm, emerald cut) appears 77% larger than 1.25ct Sapphire (6.89×5.1mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
1.25ct Sapphire Emerald (6.89×5.1mm, Blue)
and
2ct Aquamarine Emerald (9.17×6.79mm, Light 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 Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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.
| 1.25 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | 2 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald) | |
| 6.89×5.1 mm | vs | 9.17×6.79 mm |
| 32.68 mm² | 57.91 mm² |
| 1.25ct Sapphire Emerald (6.89×5.1mm) | |
| 2ct Aquamarine Emerald (9.17×6.79mm) | |
| Difference: 77% (25.23 mm²) |
2ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 9.17×6.79mm) has approx. 77% more face-up area than 1.25ct Sapphire (Emerald, 6.89×5.1mm).
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