2ct Aquamarine (Round, 8.59×8.59mm, Blue) vs 2ct Diamond (Oval, 10.23×6.82mm, Light Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Aquamarine (8.59×8.59mm, round cut) appears 1% larger than 2ct Colored Diamond (10.23×6.82mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Aquamarine Round (8.59×8.59mm, Blue)
and
2ct Diamond Oval (10.23×6.82mm, Light Violet)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 2.72 - 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 (Round) | 2 Ct Colored Diamond (Oval) | |
| 8.59×8.59 mm | vs | 10.23×6.82 mm |
| 57.95 mm² | 57.21 mm² |
| 2ct Aquamarine Round (8.59×8.59mm) | |
| 2ct Colored Diamond Oval (10.23×6.82mm) | |
| Difference: 1% (0.74 mm²) |
2ct Aquamarine (Round, 8.59×8.59mm) has approx. 1% more face-up area than 2ct Colored Diamond (Oval, 10.23×6.82mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Aquamarine (Round, Blue, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 9.17 x 6.79)
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- 2ct Aquamarine (Round, Blue, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 1.5ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 8.33 x 6.17)
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- 2ct Aquamarine (Round, Blue, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 2ct Aquamarine (Round, Blue, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Aquamarine (Round, Blue, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 10 x 8)
- 2ct Aquamarine (Round, Blue, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2.5ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 9.88 x 7.32)