4ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 17.56×8.78mm, Light Blue) vs 4ct Sapphire (Marquise, 15.44×7.72mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Aquamarine (17.56×8.78mm, marquise cut) appears 29% larger than 4ct Sapphire (15.44×7.72mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
4ct Aquamarine Marquise (17.56×8.78mm, Light Blue)
and
4ct Sapphire Marquise (15.44×7.72mm, 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
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.
| 4 Ct Aquamarine (Marquise) | 4 Ct Sapphire (Marquise) | |
| 17.56×8.78 mm | vs | 15.44×7.72 mm |
| 109.47 mm² | 84.63 mm² |
| 4ct Aquamarine Marquise (17.56×8.78mm) | |
| 4ct Sapphire Marquise (15.44×7.72mm) | |
| Difference: 29% (24.84 mm²) |
4ct Aquamarine (Marquise, 17.56×8.78mm) has approx. 29% more face-up area than 4ct Sapphire (Marquise, 15.44×7.72mm).
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