1ct Beryl (Cabochon, 7.8×5.2mm, Blue) vs 1ct Aquamarine (Pear, 9.46×5.7mm, Light Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Aquamarine (9.46×5.7mm, pear cut) appears 18% larger than 1ct Beryl (7.8×5.2mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.8×5.2 mm | 9.46×5.7 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Beryl Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm, Blue)
and
1ct Aquamarine Pear (9.46×5.7mm, Light Bluish Green)
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
Beryl 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 Ct Beryl (Cabochon) | 1 Ct Aquamarine (Pear) | |
| 7.8×5.2 mm | vs | 9.46×5.7 mm |
| 33.26 mm² | 39.36 mm² |
| 1ct Beryl Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm) | |
| 1ct Aquamarine Pear (9.46×5.7mm) | |
| Difference: 18% (6.1 mm²) |
1ct Aquamarine (Pear, 9.46×5.7mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 1ct Beryl (Cabochon, 7.8×5.2mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 15ct Beryl (Cabochon, Orange, 19.25 x 12.83) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Beryl (Cabochon, Orange, 7.8 x 5.2) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 6.95 x 5.15)
- 3ct Beryl (Cabochon, White, 11.25 x 7.5) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 13ct Beryl (Cabochon, Orange, 18.35 x 12.23) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 14ct Beryl (Cabochon, Orange, 18.81 x 12.54) vs. 1ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.78 x 5.02)
- 2ct Beryl (Cabochon, Orange, 9.83 x 6.55) vs. 2.27ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Light Blue, 8 x 6.1)
- 2ct Beryl (Cabochon, Orange, 9.83 x 6.55) vs. 2ct Peridot (Cabochon, Yellowish Green, 9.15 x 6.1)
- 0.05ct Beryl (Cabochon, Orange, 2.88 x 1.92) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)