1ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 6.37×6.37mm, Light Blue) vs 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.59×5.59mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Aquamarine (6.37×6.37mm, cushion cut) appears 30% larger than 1ct Sapphire (5.59×5.59mm, cushion 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
1ct Aquamarine Cushion (6.37×6.37mm, Light Blue)
and
1ct Sapphire Cushion (5.59×5.59mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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 (Cushion) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 6.37×6.37 mm | vs | 5.59×5.59 mm |
| 36.52 mm² | 28.12 mm² |
| 1ct Aquamarine Cushion (6.37×6.37mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Cushion (5.59×5.59mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (8.4 mm²) |
1ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 6.37×6.37mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, 5.59×5.59mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)
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- 1ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 8.03 x 8.03)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.37 x 6.37)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Blue, 5.59 x 5.59)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 6.37 x 6.37) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.89 x 5.75)