1.5ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 8.93×5.95mm, Light Blue) vs 1.5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 7.83×5.22mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Aquamarine (8.93×5.95mm, cabochon cut) appears 30% larger than 1.5ct Sapphire (7.83×5.22mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1.5ct Aquamarine Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm, Light Blue)
and
1.5ct Sapphire Cabochon (7.83×5.22mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.7 - 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.
| 1.5 Ct Aquamarine (Cabochon) | 1.5 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | |
| 8.93×5.95 mm | vs | 7.83×5.22 mm |
| 43.57 mm² | 33.52 mm² |
| 1.5ct Aquamarine Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm) | |
| 1.5ct Sapphire Cabochon (7.83×5.22mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (10.05 mm²) |
1.5ct Aquamarine Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 1.5ct Sapphire Cabochon (7.83×5.22mm).
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