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2.5ct Aquamarine (Round, 9.25×9.25mm, Light Blue) vs 2.31ct Tanzanite (Round, 8.43×8.43mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Aquamarine (9.25×9.25mm, round cut) appears 20% larger than 2.31ct Tanzanite (8.43×8.43mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Aquamarine (round cut)
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2.31ct Tanzanite (round cut)
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9.25×9.25 mm 8.43×8.43 mm
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Actual size of 2.5ct Aquamarine (round cut, 9.25×9.25mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 2.31ct Tanzanite (round cut, 8.43×8.43mm, Blue color)
 
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Light Blue 2.5ct Aquamarine (round cut, 9.25×9.25mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Blue 2.31ct Tanzanite (round cut, 8.43×8.43mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Aquamarine Round (9.25×9.25mm, Light Blue) and 2.31ct Tanzanite Round (8.43×8.43mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.3 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.


2.5 Ct Aquamarine (Round) 2.31 Ct Tanzanite (Round)
9.25×9.25 mm vs 8.43×8.43 mm
67.2 mm²   55.81 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Aquamarine (9.25×9.25mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.31ct Tanzanite (8.43×8.43mm, round cut)
2.5ct Aquamarine Round (9.25×9.25mm)
2.31ct Tanzanite Round (8.43×8.43mm)
Difference: 20% (11.39 mm²)
2.5ct Aquamarine Round (9.25×9.25mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 2.31ct Tanzanite Round (8.43×8.43mm).


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