0.25ct Aquamarine (Heart, 4.48×4.48mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, emerald cut) appears 2.5 times larger than 0.25ct Aquamarine (4.48×4.48mm, heart cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 4.48×4.48 mm | 7.26×5.38 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
0.25ct Aquamarine Heart (4.48×4.48mm, Light Blue)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, Green)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
Aquamarine and Emerald have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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.
| 0.25 Ct Aquamarine (Heart) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 4.48×4.48 mm | vs | 7.26×5.38 mm |
| 14.45 mm² | 36.32 mm² |
| 0.25ct Aquamarine Heart (4.48×4.48mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm) | |
| Difference: 151% (21.87 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm) has approx. 151% more face-up area than 0.25ct Aquamarine (Heart, 4.48×4.48mm). In other words, it's 2.51x larger.
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