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1.25ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 11.92×5.96mm, Light Blue) vs 1.25ct Topaz (Marquise, 10.92×5.46mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.25ct Aquamarine (11.92×5.96mm, marquise cut) appears 19% larger than 1.25ct Topaz (10.92×5.46mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.25ct Aquamarine (marquise cut)
vs
 1.25ct Topaz (marquise cut)
light blue
 
blue
11.92×5.96 mm 10.92×5.46 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.25ct Aquamarine (marquise cut, 11.92×5.96mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 1.25ct Topaz (marquise cut, 10.92×5.46mm, 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 1.25ct Aquamarine (marquise cut, 11.92×5.96mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 1.25ct Topaz (marquise cut, 10.92×5.46mm) 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
 36% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.25ct Aquamarine Marquise (11.92×5.96mm, Light Blue) and 1.25ct Topaz Marquise (10.92×5.46mm, 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

All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.53 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.


1.25 Ct Aquamarine (Marquise) 1.25 Ct Topaz (Marquise)
11.92×5.96 mm vs 10.92×5.46 mm
50.44 mm²   42.33 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.25ct Aquamarine (11.92×5.96mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.25ct Topaz (10.92×5.46mm, marquise cut)
1.25ct Aquamarine Marquise (11.92×5.96mm)
1.25ct Topaz Marquise (10.92×5.46mm)
Difference: 19% (8.11 mm²)
1.25ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 11.92×5.96mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 1.25ct Topaz (Marquise, 10.92×5.46mm).


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