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1.5ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 8.93×5.95mm, Light Blue) vs 1.5ct Diamond (Cushion, 6.67×6.67mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Aquamarine (8.93×5.95mm, cabochon cut) appears 9% larger than 1.5ct Diamond (6.67×6.67mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut)
vs
1.5ct Diamond (cushion cut)
light blue
 
white
8.93×5.95 mm 6.67×6.67 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 8.93×5.95mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6.67×6.67mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Blue 1.5ct Aquamarine (cabochon cut, 8.93×5.95mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1.5ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6.67×6.67mm) 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 40%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Aquamarine Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm, Light Blue) and 1.5ct Diamond Cushion (6.67×6.67mm, 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.

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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.


1.5 Ct Aquamarine (Cabochon) 1.5 Ct Diamond (Cushion)
8.93×5.95 mm vs 6.67×6.67 mm
43.57 mm²   40.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Aquamarine (8.93×5.95mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Diamond (6.67×6.67mm, cushion cut)
1.5ct Aquamarine Cabochon (8.93×5.95mm)
1.5ct Diamond Cushion (6.67×6.67mm)
Difference: 9% (3.53 mm²)
1.5ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 8.93×5.95mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.5ct Diamond (Cushion, 6.67×6.67mm).


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