1ct Morganite (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Light Purple) vs 1ct Spinel (Marquise, 10.22×5.11mm, Gray)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Spinel (10.22×5.11mm, marquise cut) appears 2% larger than 1ct Morganite (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Spinel (marquise cut) |
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| 7.28×5.39 mm | 10.22×5.11 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 Morganite Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, Light Purple)
and
1ct Spinel Marquise (10.22×5.11mm, Gray)
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, Spinel will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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 Morganite (Emerald) | 1 Ct Spinel (Marquise) | |
| 7.28×5.39 mm | vs | 10.22×5.11 mm |
| 36.49 mm² | 37.08 mm² |
| 1ct Morganite Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| 1ct Spinel Marquise (10.22×5.11mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (0.59 mm²) |
1ct Spinel (Marquise, 10.22×5.11mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 1ct Morganite (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1.3ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.94 x 5.88)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 8.05 x 8.05)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 0.58ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.42 x 5.42)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Light Violet, 6.39 x 4.73)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 0.5ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 6.84 x 4.56)