2ct Morganite (Cushion, 7.85×7.85mm, Light Purple) vs 2ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 7.93×7.93mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Aquamarine (7.93×7.93mm, cushion cut) appears 2% larger than 2ct Morganite (7.85×7.85mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.85×7.85 mm | 7.93×7.93 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Morganite Cushion (7.85×7.85mm, Light Purple)
and
2ct Aquamarine Cushion (7.93×7.93mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Morganite will face-up slightly smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.8 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "slightly 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 Morganite (Cushion) | 2 Ct Aquamarine (Cushion) | |
| 7.85×7.85 mm | vs | 7.93×7.93 mm |
| 55.46 mm² | 56.6 mm² |
| 2ct Morganite Cushion (7.85×7.85mm) | |
| 2ct Aquamarine Cushion (7.93×7.93mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (1.14 mm²) |
2ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 7.93×7.93mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 2ct Morganite (Cushion, 7.85×7.85mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2.6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8.77 x 8.77) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
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