1.4ct Zircon (Marquise, 10.5×5.25mm, Light Bluish Green) vs 3ct Aquamarine (Round, 9×9mm, Light Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Aquamarine (9×9mm, round cut) appears 63% larger than 1.4ct Zircon (10.5×5.25mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.5×5.25 mm | 9×9 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.4ct Zircon Marquise (10.5×5.25mm, Light Bluish Green)
and
3ct Aquamarine Round (9×9mm, Light Bluish Green)
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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 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.
| 1.4 Ct Zircon (Marquise) | 3 Ct Aquamarine (Round) | |
| 10.5×5.25 mm | vs | 9×9 mm |
| 39.14 mm² | 63.62 mm² |
| 1.4ct Zircon Marquise (10.5×5.25mm) | |
| 3ct Aquamarine Round (9×9mm) | |
| Difference: 63% (24.48 mm²) |
3ct Aquamarine (Round, 9×9mm) has approx. 63% more face-up area than 1.4ct Zircon (Marquise, 10.5×5.25mm).
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