4ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 12.36×8.24mm, Light Blue) vs 4ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 10.86×7.24mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Aquamarine (12.36×8.24mm, cabochon cut) appears 30% larger than 4ct Sapphire (10.86×7.24mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4ct Aquamarine Cabochon (12.36×8.24mm, Light Blue)
and
4ct Sapphire Cabochon (10.86×7.24mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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.
| 4 Ct Aquamarine (Cabochon) | 4 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | |
| 12.36×8.24 mm | vs | 10.86×7.24 mm |
| 83.51 mm² | 64.47 mm² |
| 4ct Aquamarine Cabochon (12.36×8.24mm) | |
| 4ct Sapphire Cabochon (10.86×7.24mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (19.04 mm²) |
4ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 12.36×8.24mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 4ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 10.86×7.24mm).
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