9.5ct Aquamarine (Baguette, 16.7×11.13mm, Light Blue) vs 9.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 14.69×9.79mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9.5ct Aquamarine (16.7×11.13mm, baguette cut) appears 29% larger than 9.5ct Sapphire (14.69×9.79mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
9.5ct Aquamarine Baguette (16.7×11.13mm, Light Blue)
and
9.5ct Sapphire Baguette (14.69×9.79mm, 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.
| 9.5 Ct Aquamarine (Baguette) | 9.5 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | |
| 16.7×11.13 mm | vs | 14.69×9.79 mm |
| 185.87 mm² | 143.82 mm² |
| 9.5ct Aquamarine Baguette (16.7×11.13mm) | |
| 9.5ct Sapphire Baguette (14.69×9.79mm) | |
| Difference: 29% (42.05 mm²) |
9.5ct Aquamarine (Baguette, 16.7×11.13mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 9.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 14.69×9.79mm).
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