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24ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, 20.94×13.96mm, Blue) vs 24ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 22.46×14.97mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 24ct Aquamarine (22.46×14.97mm, cabochon cut) appears 15% larger than 24ct Tanzanite (20.94×13.96mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

24ct Tanzanite (cabochon cut)
vs
 24ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut)
blue
 
light blue
20.94×13.96 mm 22.46×14.97 mm
actual size
Actual size of 24ct Tanzanite (cabochon cut, 20.94×13.96mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 24ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 22.46×14.97mm, Light Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 24ct Tanzanite (cabochon cut, 20.94×13.96mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 24ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 22.46×14.97mm) 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
 83% vs 89%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 24ct Tanzanite Cabochon (20.94×13.96mm, Blue) and 24ct Aquamarine Cabochon (22.46×14.97mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.35 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.


24 Ct Tanzanite (Cabochon) 24 Ct Aquamarine (Cabochon)
20.94×13.96 mm vs 22.46×14.97 mm
239.7 mm²   275.71 mm²
Face-up size outline for 24ct Aquamarine (22.46×14.97mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 24ct Tanzanite (20.94×13.96mm, cabochon cut)
24ct Tanzanite Cabochon (20.94×13.96mm)
24ct Aquamarine Cabochon (22.46×14.97mm)
Difference: 15% (36.01 mm²)
24ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 22.46×14.97mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 24ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, 20.94×13.96mm).


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