19ct Amethyst (Trillion, 22.38×22.38mm, Violet) vs 19ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 19.97×19.97mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 19ct Amethyst (22.38×22.38mm, trillion cut) appears 26% larger than 19ct Alexandrite (19.97×19.97mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
19ct Amethyst Trillion (22.38×22.38mm, Violet)
and
19ct Alexandrite Trillion (19.97×19.97mm, 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 Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.
| 19 Ct Amethyst (Trillion) | 19 Ct Alexandrite (Trillion) | |
| 22.38×22.38 mm | vs | 19.97×19.97 mm |
| 310.54 mm² | 247.26 mm² |
| 19ct Amethyst Trillion (22.38×22.38mm) | |
| 19ct Alexandrite Trillion (19.97×19.97mm) | |
| Difference: 26% (63.28 mm²) |
19ct Amethyst (Trillion, 22.38×22.38mm) has approx. 26% more face-up area than 19ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 19.97×19.97mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.2ct Amethyst (Trillion, Dark Violet, 4.72 x 4.72) vs. 10ct Aquamarine (Baguette, Light Bluish Green, 17.03 x 11.35)
- 0.8ct Amethyst (Trillion, Purple, 7.48 x 7.48) vs. 0.5ct Amethyst (Oval, Purple, 6.89 x 4.59)
- 1ct Amethyst (Trillion, Dark Violet, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 6.39 x 4.73)
- 3ct Amethyst (Trillion, Violet, 11.63 x 11.63) vs. 3ct Amethyst (Round, Violet, 9.89 x 9.89)
- 1ct Amethyst (Trillion, Violet, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.8ct Amethyst (Trillion, Purple, 7.48 x 7.48) vs. 0.5ct Amethyst (Trillion, Purple, 6.4 x 6.4)
- 5ct Amethyst (Trillion, Dark Violet, 13.79 x 13.79) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 11.85 x 7.9)
- 0.1ct Amethyst (Trillion, Dark Violet, 3.74 x 3.74) vs. 10ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Bluish Green, 13.73 x 13.73)
- 1ct Amethyst (Trillion, Violet, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 1.47ct Topaz (Trillion, Blue, 8.33 x 8.33)