3ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 16.22×8.11mm, Blue) vs 3.5ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 17.08×8.54mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Aquamarine (17.08×8.54mm, marquise cut) appears 11% larger than 3ct Aquamarine (16.22×8.11mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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3.5ct Aquamarine (marquise cut) |
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| 16.22×8.11 mm | 17.08×8.54 mm | |
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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
3ct Aquamarine Marquise (16.22×8.11mm, Blue)
and
3.5ct Aquamarine Marquise (17.08×8.54mm, 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.
| 3 Ct Aquamarine (Marquise) | 3.5 Ct Aquamarine (Marquise) | |
| 16.22×8.11 mm | vs | 17.08×8.54 mm |
| 93.4 mm² | 103.56 mm² |
| 3ct Aquamarine Marquise (16.22×8.11mm) | |
| 3.5ct Aquamarine Marquise (17.08×8.54mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (10.16 mm²) |
3.5ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 17.08×8.54mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 3ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 16.22×8.11mm).
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