0.42ct Alexandrite (Pear, 6×4mm, Dark Purple) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, 7×5mm, Dark Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Alexandrite (7×5mm, pear cut) appears 46% larger than 0.42ct Alexandrite (6×4mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.42ct Alexandrite Pear (6×4mm, Dark Purple)
and
1ct Alexandrite Pear (7×5mm, Dark Purple)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 0.42 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) | 1 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) | |
| 6×4 mm | vs | 7×5 mm |
| 17.52 mm² | 25.55 mm² |
| 0.42ct Alexandrite Pear (6×4mm) | |
| 1ct Alexandrite Pear (7×5mm) | |
| Difference: 46% (8.03 mm²) |
1ct Alexandrite (Pear, 7×5mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 0.42ct Alexandrite (Pear, 6×4mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.42ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 6 x 4) vs. 0.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 7 x 5)
- 0.42ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 6 x 4) vs. 0.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 6 x 5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Violet, 11 x 7) vs. 1.54ct Diamond (Oval, Bluish Green, 9.65 x 6.42)
- 4ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 13.53 x 8.15) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 30ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 29.42 x 17.72)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 3ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 13.66 x 8.23)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 7.5 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 7 x 5.6)