1ct Amethyst (Baguette, 7.95×5.3mm, Violet) vs 1ct Aquamarine (Trillion, 8.01×8.01mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Amethyst (7.95×5.3mm, baguette cut) appears 6% larger than 1ct Aquamarine (8.01×8.01mm, trillion 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
1ct Amethyst Baguette (7.95×5.3mm, Violet)
and
1ct Aquamarine Trillion (8.01×8.01mm, 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, Aquamarine will face-up slightly smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.72 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Amethyst 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 Ct Amethyst (Baguette) | 1 Ct Aquamarine (Trillion) | |
| 7.95×5.3 mm | vs | 8.01×8.01 mm |
| 42.14 mm² | 39.78 mm² |
| 1ct Amethyst Baguette (7.95×5.3mm) | |
| 1ct Aquamarine Trillion (8.01×8.01mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (2.36 mm²) |
1ct Amethyst (Baguette, 7.95×5.3mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 1ct Aquamarine (Trillion, 8.01×8.01mm).
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