1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 9×4mm, Dark Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 8×5mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (8×5mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (9×4mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Baguette (9×4mm, Dark Yellowish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (8×5mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 1 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 9×4 mm | vs | 8×5 mm |
| 36 mm² | 37.2 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Baguette (9×4mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (8×5mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (1.2 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 8×5mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 9×4mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 9.66 x 6.44) vs. 2.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.9 x 6.59)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Marquise, Green, 11.26 x 5.63)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 6.7 x 4.05) vs. 0.85ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.7 x 4.05)
- 0.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 5.64 x 3.76) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.4ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 5.24 x 3.49) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Dark Violet, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 4 x 7) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)