1.1ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.82×5.21mm, Blue) vs 1.25ct Aquamarine (Oval, 9.29×6.19mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.25ct Aquamarine (9.29×6.19mm, oval cut) appears 41% larger than 1.1ct Sapphire (7.82×5.21mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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 Sapphire Oval (7.82×5.21mm, Blue)
and
1.25ct Aquamarine Oval (9.29×6.19mm, 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.
| 1.1 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | 1.25 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | |
| 7.82×5.21 mm | vs | 9.29×6.19 mm |
| 33.41 mm² | 47.15 mm² |
| 1.1ct Sapphire Oval (7.82×5.21mm) | |
| 1.25ct Aquamarine Oval (9.29×6.19mm) | |
| Difference: 41% (13.74 mm²) |
1.25ct Aquamarine (Oval, 9.29×6.19mm) has approx. 41% more face-up area than 1.1ct Sapphire (Oval, 7.82×5.21mm).
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