3ct Fluorite (Oval, 11.94×7.96mm, Bluish Green) vs 3ct Aquamarine (Oval, 12.57×8.38mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Aquamarine (12.57×8.38mm, oval cut) appears 11% larger than 3ct Fluorite (11.94×7.96mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
3ct Fluorite Oval (11.94×7.96mm, Bluish Green)
and
3ct Aquamarine Oval (12.57×8.38mm, Light 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Fluorite will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.18 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.
| 3 Ct Fluorite (Oval) | 3 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | |
| 11.94×7.96 mm | vs | 12.57×8.38 mm |
| 77.93 mm² | 86.38 mm² |
| 3ct Fluorite Oval (11.94×7.96mm) | |
| 3ct Aquamarine Oval (12.57×8.38mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (8.45 mm²) |
3ct Aquamarine (Oval, 12.57×8.38mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 3ct Fluorite (Oval, 11.94×7.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 13.97 x 9.31) vs. 3.7ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 1ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 9 x 4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 12ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 18.69 x 12.46) vs. 4ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 12.96 x 8.64)
- 2.36ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 10.88 x 7.25) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12 x 8)
- 2ct Fluorite (Oval, Violet, 10.29 x 6.86) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 12ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 18.69 x 12.46) vs. 3ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 11.78 x 7.85)
- 5ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 13.97 x 9.31) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.49 x 7.66)
- 2ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 10.29 x 6.86) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 7.53 x 7.53)
- 2ct Fluorite (Oval, Bluish Green, 10.29 x 6.86) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)