0.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 5.2×3.85mm, Dark Violet) vs 0.5ct Tourmaline (Cushion, 4.83×4.83mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.5ct Tourmaline (4.83×4.83mm, cushion cut) appears 13% larger than 0.5ct Alexandrite (5.2×3.85mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (5.2×3.85mm, Dark Violet)
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0.5ct Tourmaline Cushion (4.83×4.83mm, Light 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.7 vs. 3.1 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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.
| 0.5 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) | 0.5 Ct Tourmaline (Cushion) | |
| 5.2×3.85 mm | vs | 4.83×4.83 mm |
| 18.62 mm² | 21 mm² |
| 0.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (5.2×3.85mm) | |
| 0.5ct Tourmaline Cushion (4.83×4.83mm) | |
| Difference: 13% (2.38 mm²) |
0.5ct Tourmaline Cushion (4.83×4.83mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 0.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (5.2×3.85mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 29ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 20 x 15) vs. 10ct Alexandrite (Round, Light Bluish Green, 10 x 15)
- 1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.11 x 6.01) vs. 7.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 12.2 x 9.8)
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- 1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.11 x 6.01) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 11 x 9)
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