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1ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 7.8×5.2mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Morganite (Round, 6.82×6.82mm, Light Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Morganite (6.82×6.82mm, round cut) appears 10% larger than 1ct Aquamarine (7.8×5.2mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut)
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1ct Morganite (round cut)
light blue
 
light purple
7.8×5.2 mm 6.82×6.82 mm
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Actual size of 1ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 7.8×5.2mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 1ct Morganite (round cut, 6.82×6.82mm, Light Purple color)
 
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Light Blue 1ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 7.8×5.2mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Light Purple 1ct Morganite (round cut, 6.82×6.82mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 1ct Aquamarine Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm, Light Blue) and 1ct Morganite Round (6.82×6.82mm, Light Purple) 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

Aquamarine and Morganite 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 Ct Aquamarine (Cabochon) 1 Ct Morganite (Round)
7.8×5.2 mm vs 6.82×6.82 mm
33.26 mm²   36.53 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Morganite (6.82×6.82mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Aquamarine (7.8×5.2mm, cabochon cut)
1ct Aquamarine Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm)
1ct Morganite Round (6.82×6.82mm)
Difference: 10% (3.27 mm²)
1ct Morganite Round (6.82×6.82mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 1ct Aquamarine Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm).


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