11ct Tanzanite (Oval, 18.09×12.06mm, Blue) vs 11ct Aquamarine (Oval, 19.4×12.93mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 11ct Aquamarine (19.4×12.93mm, oval cut) appears 15% larger than 11ct Tanzanite (18.09×12.06mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
11ct Tanzanite Oval (18.09×12.06mm, Blue)
and
11ct Aquamarine Oval (19.4×12.93mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 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.
| 11 Ct Tanzanite (Oval) | 11 Ct Aquamarine (Oval) | |
| 18.09×12.06 mm | vs | 19.4×12.93 mm |
| 178.9 mm² | 205.69 mm² |
| 11ct Tanzanite Oval (18.09×12.06mm) | |
| 11ct Aquamarine Oval (19.4×12.93mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (26.79 mm²) |
11ct Aquamarine (Oval, 19.4×12.93mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 11ct Tanzanite (Oval, 18.09×12.06mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 10.16 x 6.77) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 2.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 10.95 x 7.3) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 4.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 12 x 10) vs. 5ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 12 x 8)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 20ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 21.89 x 14.59) vs. 20.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 22.07 x 14.71)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 9.53 x 6.35)
- 0.8ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 7.49 x 4.99) vs. 1.3ct Tanzanite (Round, Blue, 6.96 x 6.96)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)