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1.5ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 8.33×6.17mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Aquamarine (8.33×6.17mm, emerald cut) appears 55% larger than 1ct Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Aquamarine (emerald cut)
vs
1ct Diamond (emerald cut)
light blue
 
white
8.33×6.17 mm 6.68×4.95 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 8.33×6.17mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 6.68×4.95mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Blue 1.5ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 8.33×6.17mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1ct Diamond (emerald cut, 6.68×4.95mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
37% vs 30%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Aquamarine Emerald (8.33×6.17mm, Light Blue) and 1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm, 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.

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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.


1.5 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald) 1 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
8.33×6.17 mm vs 6.68×4.95 mm
47.8 mm²   30.75 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Aquamarine (8.33×6.17mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Diamond (6.68×4.95mm, emerald cut)
1.5ct Aquamarine Emerald (8.33×6.17mm)
1ct Diamond Emerald (6.68×4.95mm)
Difference: 55% (17.05 mm²)
1.5ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 8.33×6.17mm) has approx. 55% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.68×4.95mm).


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