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1.5ct Emerald (Oval, 9.87×6.58mm, Dark Green) vs 4.01ct Aquamarine (Oval, 12×9mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.01ct Aquamarine (12×9mm, oval cut) appears 66% larger than 1.5ct Emerald (9.87×6.58mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Emerald (oval cut)
vs
 4.01ct Aquamarine (oval cut)
dark green
 
light blue
9.87×6.58 mm 12×9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Emerald (oval cut, 9.87×6.58mm, Dark Green color)   Actual size of 4.01ct Aquamarine (oval cut, 12×9mm, Light Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Green 1.5ct Emerald (oval cut, 9.87×6.58mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 4.01ct Aquamarine (oval cut, 12×9mm) 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
 39% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Emerald Oval (9.87×6.58mm, Dark Green) and 4.01ct Aquamarine Oval (12×9mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

Emerald and Aquamarine have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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.


1.5 Ct Emerald (Oval) 4.01 Ct Aquamarine (Oval)
9.87×6.58 mm vs 12×9 mm
53.25 mm²   88.56 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.01ct Aquamarine (12×9mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Emerald (9.87×6.58mm, oval cut)
1.5ct Emerald Oval (9.87×6.58mm)
4.01ct Aquamarine Oval (12×9mm)
Difference: 66% (35.31 mm²)
4.01ct Aquamarine (Oval, 12×9mm) has approx. 66% more face-up area than 1.5ct Emerald (Oval, 9.87×6.58mm).


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