1.75ct Morganite (Oval, 10.4×6.93mm, Light Purple) vs 1.25ct Aquamarine (Oval, 9.29×6.19mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.75ct Morganite (10.4×6.93mm, oval cut) appears 25% larger than 1.25ct Aquamarine (9.29×6.19mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.4×6.93 mm | 9.29×6.19 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.75ct Morganite Oval (10.4×6.93mm, Light Purple)
and
1.25ct Aquamarine Oval (9.29×6.19mm, 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, Morganite will face-up slightly smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.8 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "slightly 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.
| 1.75 Ct Morganite (Oval) | 1.25 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | |
| 10.4×6.93 mm | vs | 9.29×6.19 mm |
| 59.1 mm² | 47.15 mm² |
| 1.75ct Morganite Oval (10.4×6.93mm) | |
| 1.25ct Aquamarine Oval (9.29×6.19mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (11.95 mm²) |
1.75ct Morganite (Oval, 10.4×6.93mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 1.25ct Aquamarine (Oval, 9.29×6.19mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.75ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 10.4 x 6.93) vs. 1.75ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 10.4 x 6.93)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 3ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Pear, Purple, 12 x 8.2)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 4ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 12 x 9.9) vs. 2.54ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8 x 8)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 4.53ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 14.27 x 9.51) vs. 4.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 13.4 x 8.93)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Purple, 10 x 4)