1.1ct Diamond (Trillion, 7.99×7.99mm, White) vs 2.87ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 9.06×9.06mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.87ct Aquamarine (9.06×9.06mm, cushion cut) appears 87% larger than 1.1ct Diamond (7.99×7.99mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.99×7.99 mm | 9.06×9.06 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.1ct Diamond Trillion (7.99×7.99mm, White)
and
2.87ct Aquamarine Cushion (9.06×9.06mm, 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, 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.
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.
| 1.1 Ct Diamond (Trillion) | 2.87 Ct Aquamarine (Cushion) | |
| 7.99×7.99 mm | vs | 9.06×9.06 mm |
| 39.58 mm² | 73.88 mm² |
| 1.1ct Diamond Trillion (7.99×7.99mm) | |
| 2.87ct Aquamarine Cushion (9.06×9.06mm) | |
| Difference: 87% (34.3 mm²) |
2.87ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 9.06×9.06mm) has approx. 87% more face-up area than 1.1ct Diamond (Trillion, 7.99×7.99mm).
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