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0.4ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 5.36×3.97mm, Light Blue) vs 0.5ct Aquamarine (Round, 5.41×5.41mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.5ct Aquamarine (5.41×5.41mm, round cut) appears 16% larger than 0.4ct Aquamarine (5.36×3.97mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.4ct Aquamarine (emerald cut)
vs
 0.5ct Aquamarine (round cut)
light blue
 
light blue
5.36×3.97 mm 5.41×5.41 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.4ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 5.36×3.97mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 0.5ct Aquamarine (round cut, 5.41×5.41mm, Light Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Blue 0.4ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 5.36×3.97mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 0.5ct Aquamarine (round cut, 5.41×5.41mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 24% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.4ct Aquamarine Emerald (5.36×3.97mm, Light Blue) and 0.5ct Aquamarine Round (5.41×5.41mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


0.4 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald) 0.5 Ct Aquamarine (Round)
5.36×3.97 mm vs 5.41×5.41 mm
19.79 mm²   22.99 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Aquamarine (5.41×5.41mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.4ct Aquamarine (5.36×3.97mm, emerald cut)
0.4ct Aquamarine Emerald (5.36×3.97mm)
0.5ct Aquamarine Round (5.41×5.41mm)
Difference: 16% (3.2 mm²)
0.5ct Aquamarine (Round, 5.41×5.41mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 0.4ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 5.36×3.97mm).


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