1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, 9.5×5.72mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.3ct Alexandrite (9.5×5.72mm, pear cut) appears 9% larger than 1ct Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.5×5.72 mm | 7.26×5.38 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
1.3ct Alexandrite Pear (9.5×5.72mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, 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
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 1.3 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 9.5×5.72 mm | vs | 7.26×5.38 mm |
| 39.67 mm² | 36.32 mm² |
| 1.3ct Alexandrite Pear (9.5×5.72mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (3.35 mm²) |
1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, 9.5×5.72mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.5 x 5.72) vs. 1.21ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.74 x 5.73)
- 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.5 x 5.72) vs. 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Light Violet, 9.5 x 5.72)
- 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.5 x 5.72) vs. 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Violet, 9.5 x 5.72)
- 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.5 x 5.72) vs. 1.1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.49 x 5.55)
- 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.5 x 5.72) vs. 0.9ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.01 x 5.19)
- 1.3ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.5 x 5.72) vs. 1.21ct Emerald (Emerald, Bluish Green, 7.74 x 5.73)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.42ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 6 x 4) vs. 0.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 7 x 5)