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0.5ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 5.78×4.28mm, Light Blue) vs 0.5ct Morganite (Pear, 7.52×4.53mm, Light Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.5ct Morganite (7.52×4.53mm, pear cut) appears 8% larger than 0.5ct Aquamarine (5.78×4.28mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.5ct Aquamarine (emerald cut)
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0.5ct Morganite (pear cut)
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light purple
5.78×4.28 mm 7.52×4.53 mm
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Actual size of 0.5ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 5.78×4.28mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 0.5ct Morganite (pear cut, 7.52×4.53mm, Light Purple color)
 
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Light Blue 0.5ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 5.78×4.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Light Purple 0.5ct Morganite (pear cut, 7.52×4.53mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 0.5ct Aquamarine Emerald (5.78×4.28mm, Light Blue) and 0.5ct Morganite Pear (7.52×4.53mm, Light Purple) 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

Aquamarine and Morganite 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.


0.5 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald) 0.5 Ct Morganite (Pear)
5.78×4.28 mm vs 7.52×4.53 mm
23.01 mm²   24.87 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Morganite (7.52×4.53mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Aquamarine (5.78×4.28mm, emerald cut)
0.5ct Aquamarine Emerald (5.78×4.28mm)
0.5ct Morganite Pear (7.52×4.53mm)
Difference: 8% (1.86 mm²)
0.5ct Morganite Pear (7.52×4.53mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 0.5ct Aquamarine Emerald (5.78×4.28mm).


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