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36ct Aquamarine (Princess, 19.72×19.72mm, Light Blue) vs 36ct Diamond (Princess, 18.2×18.2mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Aquamarine (19.72×19.72mm, princess cut) appears 17% larger than 36ct Diamond (18.2×18.2mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

36ct Aquamarine (princess cut)
vs
36ct Diamond (princess cut)
light blue
 
white
19.72×19.72 mm 18.2×18.2 mm
actual size
Actual size of 36ct Aquamarine (princess cut, 19.72×19.72mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 36ct Diamond (princess cut, 18.2×18.2mm, 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 36ct Aquamarine (princess cut, 19.72×19.72mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 36ct Diamond (princess cut, 18.2×18.2mm) 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
117% vs 108%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 36ct Aquamarine Princess (19.72×19.72mm, Light Blue) and 36ct Diamond Princess (18.2×18.2mm, 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.


36 Ct Aquamarine (Princess) 36 Ct Diamond (Princess)
19.72×19.72 mm vs 18.2×18.2 mm
388.88 mm²   331.24 mm²
Face-up size outline for 36ct Aquamarine (19.72×19.72mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 36ct Diamond (18.2×18.2mm, princess cut)
36ct Aquamarine Princess (19.72×19.72mm)
36ct Diamond Princess (18.2×18.2mm)
Difference: 17% (57.64 mm²)
36ct Aquamarine (Princess, 19.72×19.72mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 36ct Diamond (Princess, 18.2×18.2mm).


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