2ct Aquamarine (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm, Light Blue) vs 2.4ct Diamond (Princess, 7.38×7.38mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Aquamarine (7.72×7.72mm, princess cut) appears 9% larger than 2.4ct Diamond (7.38×7.38mm, princess 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
2ct Aquamarine Princess (7.72×7.72mm, Light Blue)
and
2.4ct Diamond Princess (7.38×7.38mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 (Princess) | 2.4 Ct Diamond (Princess) | |
| 7.72×7.72 mm | vs | 7.38×7.38 mm |
| 59.6 mm² | 54.46 mm² |
| 2ct Aquamarine Princess (7.72×7.72mm) | |
| 2.4ct Diamond Princess (7.38×7.38mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (5.14 mm²) |
2ct Aquamarine (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 2.4ct Diamond (Princess, 7.38×7.38mm).
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