18ct Diaspore (Pear, 23.52×14.17mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 18ct Alexandrite (Pear, 22.81×13.74mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Diaspore (23.52×14.17mm, pear cut) appears 6% larger than 18ct Alexandrite (22.81×13.74mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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18ct Alexandrite (pear cut) |
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| 23.52×14.17 mm | 22.81×13.74 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
18ct Diaspore Pear (23.52×14.17mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
18ct Alexandrite Pear (22.81×13.74mm, 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.
| 18 Ct Diaspore (Pear) | 18 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) | |
| 23.52×14.17 mm | vs | 22.81×13.74 mm |
| 243.29 mm² | 228.79 mm² |
| 18ct Diaspore Pear (23.52×14.17mm) | |
| 18ct Alexandrite Pear (22.81×13.74mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (14.5 mm²) |
18ct Diaspore (Pear, 23.52×14.17mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 18ct Alexandrite (Pear, 22.81×13.74mm).
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