2ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 9.17×6.79mm, Light Blue) vs 2ct Tanzanite (Oval, 10.16×6.77mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Aquamarine (9.17×6.79mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 2ct Tanzanite (10.16×6.77mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Aquamarine Emerald (9.17×6.79mm, Light Blue)
and
2ct Tanzanite Oval (10.16×6.77mm, 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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For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
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 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald) | 2 Ct Tanzanite (Oval) | |
| 9.17×6.79 mm | vs | 10.16×6.77 mm |
| 57.91 mm² | 56.4 mm² |
| 2ct Aquamarine Emerald (9.17×6.79mm) | |
| 2ct Tanzanite Oval (10.16×6.77mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (1.51 mm²) |
2ct Aquamarine Emerald (9.17×6.79mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 2ct Tanzanite Oval (10.16×6.77mm).
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