1ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Topaz (Emerald, 6.66×4.93mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Aquamarine (7.26×5.38mm, emerald cut) appears 19% larger than 1ct Topaz (6.66×4.93mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Aquamarine Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, Light Blue)
and
1ct Topaz Emerald (6.66×4.93mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 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 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald) | 1 Ct Topaz (Emerald) | |
| 7.26×5.38 mm | vs | 6.66×4.93 mm |
| 36.32 mm² | 30.54 mm² |
| 1ct Aquamarine Emerald (7.26×5.38mm) | |
| 1ct Topaz Emerald (6.66×4.93mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (5.78 mm²) |
1ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 1ct Topaz (Emerald, 6.66×4.93mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 7.26 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.26 x 5.38)
- 7ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 13.92 x 10.31) vs. 7ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 12.22 x 9.05)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 5ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 12.45 x 9.22) vs. 5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 11.42 x 8.46)
- 2.7ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Bluish Green, 9 x 7) vs. 2.7ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.05 x 9.05)
- 1.5ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 8.33 x 6.17) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 13.21ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 21 x 11.5) vs. 4.01ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 12 x 9)
- 10ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 15.69 x 11.62) vs. 10ct Spinel (Emerald, Light Blue, 14.24 x 10.55)
- 8ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 14.55 x 10.78) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)