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2.3ct Aquamarine (Princess, 8.09×8.09mm, Light Bluish Green) vs 3ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.5×7.78mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (10.5×7.78mm, emerald cut) appears 16% larger than 2.3ct Aquamarine (8.09×8.09mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.3ct Aquamarine (princess cut)
vs
 3ct Emerald (emerald cut)
light bluish green
 
green
8.09×8.09 mm 10.5×7.78 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.3ct Aquamarine (princess cut, 8.09×8.09mm, Light Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Emerald (emerald cut, 10.5×7.78mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Bluish Green 2.3ct Aquamarine (princess cut, 8.09×8.09mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 3ct Emerald (emerald cut, 10.5×7.78mm) 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
 48% vs 47%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.3ct Aquamarine Princess (8.09×8.09mm, Light Bluish Green) and 3ct Emerald Emerald (10.5×7.78mm, Green) 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

Aquamarine and Emerald have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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.


2.3 Ct Aquamarine (Princess) 3 Ct Emerald (Emerald)
8.09×8.09 mm vs 10.5×7.78 mm
65.45 mm²   75.97 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Emerald (10.5×7.78mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.3ct Aquamarine (8.09×8.09mm, princess cut)
2.3ct Aquamarine Princess (8.09×8.09mm)
3ct Emerald Emerald (10.5×7.78mm)
Difference: 16% (10.52 mm²)
3ct Emerald (Emerald, 10.5×7.78mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 2.3ct Aquamarine (Princess, 8.09×8.09mm).


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