1ct Aquamarine (Oval, 9×7mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Aquamarine (9×7mm, oval cut) appears 31% larger than 1ct Sapphire (8×6mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1ct Aquamarine Oval (9×7mm, Light Blue)
and
1ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 9×7 mm | vs | 8×6 mm |
| 51.66 mm² | 39.36 mm² |
| 1ct Aquamarine Oval (9×7mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm) | |
| Difference: 31% (12.3 mm²) |
1ct Aquamarine Oval (9×7mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 9 x 7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
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- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
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