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16ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 16.47×12.2mm, Bluish Green) vs 16ct Topaz (Emerald, 16.78×12.43mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Topaz (16.78×12.43mm, emerald cut) appears 4% larger than 16ct Alexandrite (16.47×12.2mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

16ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
vs
 16ct Topaz (emerald cut)
bluish green
 
blue
16.47×12.2 mm 16.78×12.43 mm
actual size
Actual size of 16ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 16.47×12.2mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 16ct Topaz (emerald cut, 16.78×12.43mm, 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 16ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 16.47×12.2mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 16ct Topaz (emerald cut, 16.78×12.43mm) 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
 73% vs 74%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 16ct Alexandrite Emerald (16.47×12.2mm, Bluish Green) and 16ct Topaz Emerald (16.78×12.43mm, 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.


16 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) 16 Ct Topaz (Emerald)
16.47×12.2 mm vs 16.78×12.43 mm
186.87 mm²   193.98 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Topaz (16.78×12.43mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 16ct Alexandrite (16.47×12.2mm, emerald cut)
16ct Alexandrite Emerald (16.47×12.2mm)
16ct Topaz Emerald (16.78×12.43mm)
Difference: 4% (7.11 mm²)
16ct Topaz (Emerald, 16.78×12.43mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 16ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 16.47×12.2mm).


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