16ct Aquamarine (Pear, 24.37×14.68mm, Light Blue) vs 16ct Diamond (Pear, 22.79×13.73mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Aquamarine (24.37×14.68mm, pear cut) appears 14% larger than 16ct Diamond (22.79×13.73mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 24.37×14.68 mm | 22.79×13.73 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
16ct Aquamarine Pear (24.37×14.68mm, Light Blue)
and
16ct Diamond Pear (22.79×13.73mm, White)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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.
| 16 Ct Aquamarine (Pear) | 16 Ct Diamond (Pear) | |
| 24.37×14.68 mm | vs | 22.79×13.73 mm |
| 261.16 mm² | 228.42 mm² |
| 16ct Aquamarine Pear (24.37×14.68mm) | |
| 16ct Diamond Pear (22.79×13.73mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (32.74 mm²) |
16ct Aquamarine (Pear, 24.37×14.68mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 16ct Diamond (Pear, 22.79×13.73mm).
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