1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 8.88×5.92mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Oval, 8.63×5.75mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Alexandrite (8.88×5.92mm, oval cut) appears 6% larger than 1ct Emerald (8.63×5.75mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.5ct Alexandrite Oval (8.88×5.92mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Oval (8.63×5.75mm, 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.
| 1.5 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | 1 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 8.88×5.92 mm | vs | 8.63×5.75 mm |
| 43.11 mm² | 40.69 mm² |
| 1.5ct Alexandrite Oval (8.88×5.92mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Oval (8.63×5.75mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (2.42 mm²) |
1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 8.88×5.92mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Oval, 8.63×5.75mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.88 x 5.92) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8 x 6)
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.88 x 5.92) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.88 x 5.92) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95)
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.88 x 5.92) vs. 1.7ct Diamond (Round, White, 7.76 x 7.76)
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.88 x 5.92) vs. 1.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9.76 x 5.88)
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.88 x 5.92) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13)
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.88 x 5.92) vs. 2.6ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 10.68 x 7.12)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 9.78 x 6.52) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95)