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2ct Aquamarine (Baguette, 9.96×6.64mm, Light Blue) vs 2.4ct Diamond (Oval, 10.86×7.24mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Aquamarine (9.96×6.64mm, baguette cut) appears 3% larger than 2.4ct Diamond (10.86×7.24mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Aquamarine (baguette cut)
vs
 2.4ct Diamond (oval cut)
light blue
 
white
9.96×6.64 mm 10.86×7.24 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Aquamarine (baguette cut, 9.96×6.64mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 2.4ct Diamond (oval cut, 10.86×7.24mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Blue 2ct Aquamarine (baguette cut, 9.96×6.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.4ct Diamond (oval cut, 10.86×7.24mm) 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
 40% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Aquamarine Baguette (9.96×6.64mm, Light Blue) and 2.4ct Diamond Oval (10.86×7.24mm, White) 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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.52 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.


2 Ct Aquamarine (Baguette) 2.4 Ct Diamond (Oval)
9.96×6.64 mm vs 10.86×7.24 mm
66.13 mm²   64.47 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Aquamarine (9.96×6.64mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.4ct Diamond (10.86×7.24mm, oval cut)
2ct Aquamarine Baguette (9.96×6.64mm)
2.4ct Diamond Oval (10.86×7.24mm)
Difference: 3% (1.66 mm²)
2ct Aquamarine (Baguette, 9.96×6.64mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 2.4ct Diamond (Oval, 10.86×7.24mm).


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