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2.5ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 8.65×8.65mm, Light Blue) vs 4ct Aquamarine (Pear, 15.02×9.05mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Aquamarine (15.02×9.05mm, pear cut) appears 47% larger than 2.5ct Aquamarine (8.65×8.65mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Aquamarine (cushion cut)
vs
 4ct Aquamarine (pear cut)
light blue
 
light blue
8.65×8.65 mm 15.02×9.05 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Aquamarine (cushion cut, 8.65×8.65mm, Light Blue color)   Actual size of 4ct Aquamarine (pear cut, 15.02×9.05mm, Light Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Blue 2.5ct Aquamarine (cushion cut, 8.65×8.65mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 4ct Aquamarine (pear cut, 15.02×9.05mm) 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
 52% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Aquamarine Cushion (8.65×8.65mm, Light Blue) and 4ct Aquamarine Pear (15.02×9.05mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


2.5 Ct Aquamarine (Cushion) 4 Ct Aquamarine (Pear)
8.65×8.65 mm vs 15.02×9.05 mm
67.34 mm²   99.23 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Aquamarine (15.02×9.05mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Aquamarine (8.65×8.65mm, cushion cut)
2.5ct Aquamarine Cushion (8.65×8.65mm)
4ct Aquamarine Pear (15.02×9.05mm)
Difference: 47% (31.89 mm²)
4ct Aquamarine (Pear, 15.02×9.05mm) has approx. 47% more face-up area than 2.5ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 8.65×8.65mm).


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