0.7ct Aquamarine (Oval, 7.65×5.1mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Diamond (Oval, 8.12×5.41mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diamond (8.12×5.41mm, oval cut) appears 13% larger than 0.7ct Aquamarine (7.65×5.1mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.65×5.1 mm | 8.12×5.41 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.7ct Aquamarine Oval (7.65×5.1mm, Light Blue)
and
1ct Diamond Oval (8.12×5.41mm, White)
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.
| 0.7 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | 1 Ct Diamond (Oval) | |
| 7.65×5.1 mm | vs | 8.12×5.41 mm |
| 31.99 mm² | 36.02 mm² |
| 0.7ct Aquamarine Oval (7.65×5.1mm) | |
| 1ct Diamond Oval (8.12×5.41mm) | |
| Difference: 13% (4.03 mm²) |
1ct Diamond (Oval, 8.12×5.41mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 0.7ct Aquamarine (Oval, 7.65×5.1mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.7ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 7.65 x 5.1) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 0.7ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 7.65 x 5.1) vs. 0.9ct Spinel (Round, Dark Blue, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 0.7ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 7.65 x 5.1) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 7.65 x 5.1) vs. 1ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 6.66 x 4.93)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Light Blue, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 2ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 10.86 x 7.24) vs. 2.4ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.86 x 7.24)