2.87ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 9.06×9.06mm, Light Blue) vs 2.8ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.98×8.98mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.87ct Aquamarine (9.06×9.06mm, cushion cut) appears 2% larger than 2.8ct Emerald (8.98×8.98mm, cushion 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
2.87ct Aquamarine Cushion (9.06×9.06mm, Light Blue)
and
2.8ct Emerald Cushion (8.98×8.98mm, Green)
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
Aquamarine and Emerald have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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.
| 2.87 Ct Aquamarine (Cushion) | 2.8 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | |
| 9.06×9.06 mm | vs | 8.98×8.98 mm |
| 73.88 mm² | 72.58 mm² |
| 2.87ct Aquamarine Cushion (9.06×9.06mm) | |
| 2.8ct Emerald Cushion (8.98×8.98mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (1.3 mm²) |
2.87ct Aquamarine (Cushion, 9.06×9.06mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 2.8ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.98×8.98mm).
Popular comparisons:
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