16ct Diaspore (Pear, 22.63×13.63mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 16ct Alexandrite (Pear, 21.93×13.21mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Diaspore (22.63×13.63mm, pear cut) appears 6% larger than 16ct Alexandrite (21.93×13.21mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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16ct Alexandrite (pear cut) |
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| 22.63×13.63 mm | 21.93×13.21 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
16ct Diaspore Pear (22.63×13.63mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
16ct Alexandrite Pear (21.93×13.21mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Diaspore for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.4 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diaspore 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.
| 16 Ct Diaspore (Pear) | 16 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) | |
| 22.63×13.63 mm | vs | 21.93×13.21 mm |
| 225.17 mm² | 211.48 mm² |
| 16ct Diaspore Pear (22.63×13.63mm) | |
| 16ct Alexandrite Pear (21.93×13.21mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (13.69 mm²) |
16ct Diaspore (Pear, 22.63×13.63mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 16ct Alexandrite (Pear, 21.93×13.21mm).
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