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12ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 16.08×10.72mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 6.55×4.85mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Alexandrite (16.08×10.72mm, cabochon cut) appears 4.8 times larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6.55×4.85mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut)
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1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
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16.08×10.72 mm 6.55×4.85 mm
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Actual size of 12ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 16.08×10.72mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 6.55×4.85mm, Bluish Green color)
 
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Bluish Green 12ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 16.08×10.72mm) on a left ring and finger
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Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 6.55×4.85mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 12ct Alexandrite Cabochon (16.08×10.72mm, Bluish Green) and 1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm, Bluish 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.

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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.


12 Ct Alexandrite (Cabochon) 1 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald)
16.08×10.72 mm vs 6.55×4.85 mm
141.35 mm²   29.54 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Alexandrite (16.08×10.72mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (6.55×4.85mm, emerald cut)
12ct Alexandrite Cabochon (16.08×10.72mm)
1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm)
Difference: 379% (111.81 mm²)
12ct Alexandrite Cabochon (16.08×10.72mm) has approx. 379% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm). In other words, it's 4.79x larger.


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