1ct Aquamarine (Baguette, 7.91×5.27mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Tanzanite (Baguette, 7.4×4.93mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Aquamarine (7.91×5.27mm, baguette cut) appears 14% larger than 1ct Tanzanite (7.4×4.93mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Aquamarine Baguette (7.91×5.27mm, Light Blue)
and
1ct Tanzanite Baguette (7.4×4.93mm, 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.
| 1 Ct Aquamarine (Baguette) | 1 Ct Tanzanite (Baguette) | |
| 7.91×5.27 mm | vs | 7.4×4.93 mm |
| 41.69 mm² | 36.48 mm² |
| 1ct Aquamarine Baguette (7.91×5.27mm) | |
| 1ct Tanzanite Baguette (7.4×4.93mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (5.21 mm²) |
1ct Aquamarine (Baguette, 7.91×5.27mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 1ct Tanzanite (Baguette, 7.4×4.93mm).
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