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1.25ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 8.39×5.59mm, Light Blue) vs 1.25ct Topaz (Cabochon, 7.68×5.12mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.25ct Aquamarine (8.39×5.59mm, cabochon cut) appears 19% larger than 1.25ct Topaz (7.68×5.12mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.25ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut)
vs
1.25ct Topaz (cabochon cut)
light blue
 
blue
8.39×5.59 mm 7.68×5.12 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.25ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 8.39×5.59mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 1.25ct Topaz (cabochon cut, 7.68×5.12mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Blue 1.25ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 8.39×5.59mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 1.25ct Topaz (cabochon cut, 7.68×5.12mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
34% vs 31%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.25ct Aquamarine Cabochon (8.39×5.59mm, Light Blue) and 1.25ct Topaz Cabochon (7.68×5.12mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.53 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.


1.25 Ct Aquamarine (Cabochon) 1.25 Ct Topaz (Cabochon)
8.39×5.59 mm vs 7.68×5.12 mm
38.46 mm²   32.24 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.25ct Aquamarine (8.39×5.59mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.25ct Topaz (7.68×5.12mm, cabochon cut)
1.25ct Aquamarine Cabochon (8.39×5.59mm)
1.25ct Topaz Cabochon (7.68×5.12mm)
Difference: 19% (6.22 mm²)
1.25ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 8.39×5.59mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 1.25ct Topaz (Cabochon, 7.68×5.12mm).


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