1.03ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.65×5.65mm, Blue) vs 2.11ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 8.18×8.18mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.11ct Aquamarine (8.18×8.18mm, cushion cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 1.03ct Sapphire (5.65×5.65mm, cushion 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
1.03ct Sapphire Cushion (5.65×5.65mm, Blue)
and
2.11ct Aquamarine Cushion (8.18×8.18mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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.
| 1.03 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | 2.11 Ct Aquamarine (Cushion) | |
| 5.65×5.65 mm | vs | 8.18×8.18 mm |
| 28.73 mm² | 60.22 mm² |
| 1.03ct Sapphire Cushion (5.65×5.65mm) | |
| 2.11ct Aquamarine Cushion (8.18×8.18mm) | |
| Difference: 110% (31.49 mm²) |
2.11ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 8.18×8.18mm) has approx. 110% more face-up area than 1.03ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.65×5.65mm). In other words, it's 2.1x larger.
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