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15ct Tanzanite (Princess, 13.74×13.74mm, Blue) vs 15ct Aquamarine (Princess, 14.73×14.73mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Aquamarine (14.73×14.73mm, princess cut) appears 15% larger than 15ct Tanzanite (13.74×13.74mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Tanzanite (princess cut)
vs
15ct Aquamarine (princess cut)
blue
 
light blue
13.74×13.74 mm 14.73×14.73 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Tanzanite (princess cut, 13.74×13.74mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 15ct Aquamarine (princess cut, 14.73×14.73mm, Light Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 15ct Tanzanite (princess cut, 13.74×13.74mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 15ct Aquamarine (princess cut, 14.73×14.73mm) 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
82% vs 88%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Tanzanite Princess (13.74×13.74mm, Blue) and 15ct Aquamarine Princess (14.73×14.73mm, 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

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.


15 Ct Tanzanite (Princess) 15 Ct Aquamarine (Princess)
13.74×13.74 mm vs 14.73×14.73 mm
188.79 mm²   216.97 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Aquamarine (14.73×14.73mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Tanzanite (13.74×13.74mm, princess cut)
15ct Tanzanite Princess (13.74×13.74mm)
15ct Aquamarine Princess (14.73×14.73mm)
Difference: 15% (28.18 mm²)
15ct Aquamarine (Princess, 14.73×14.73mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 15ct Tanzanite (Princess, 13.74×13.74mm).


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