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15ct Alexandrite (Pear, 21.46×12.93mm, Bluish Green) vs 15ct Topaz (Pear, 21.86×13.17mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Topaz (21.86×13.17mm, pear cut) appears 4% larger than 15ct Alexandrite (21.46×12.93mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Alexandrite (pear cut)
vs
 15ct Topaz (pear cut)
bluish green
 
blue
21.46×12.93 mm 21.86×13.17 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Alexandrite (pear cut, 21.46×12.93mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 15ct Topaz (pear cut, 21.86×13.17mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 15ct Alexandrite (pear cut, 21.46×12.93mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 15ct Topaz (pear cut, 21.86×13.17mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 77% vs 78%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Alexandrite Pear (21.46×12.93mm, Bluish Green) and 15ct Topaz Pear (21.86×13.17mm, Blue) 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

All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 3.53 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Topaz 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.


15 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) 15 Ct Topaz (Pear)
21.46×12.93 mm vs 21.86×13.17 mm
202.56 mm²   210.16 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Topaz (21.86×13.17mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Alexandrite (21.46×12.93mm, pear cut)
15ct Alexandrite Pear (21.46×12.93mm)
15ct Topaz Pear (21.86×13.17mm)
Difference: 4% (7.6 mm²)
15ct Topaz (Pear, 21.86×13.17mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 15ct Alexandrite (Pear, 21.46×12.93mm).


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