1ct Aquamarine (Oval, 8×6mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Spinel (Emerald, 6.62×4.9mm, Light Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Aquamarine (8×6mm, oval cut) appears 30% larger than 1ct Spinel (6.62×4.9mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Aquamarine Oval (8×6mm, Light Blue)
and
1ct Spinel Emerald (6.62×4.9mm, Light Red)
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, Spinel will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 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 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | 1 Ct Spinel (Emerald) | |
| 8×6 mm | vs | 6.62×4.9 mm |
| 39.36 mm² | 30.17 mm² |
| 1ct Aquamarine Oval (8×6mm) | |
| 1ct Spinel Emerald (6.62×4.9mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (9.19 mm²) |
1ct Aquamarine (Oval, 8×6mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 1ct Spinel (Emerald, 6.62×4.9mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Light Blue, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 9 x 7)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Blue, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6)