1ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 7.02×4.68mm, Bluish Green) vs 4ct Emerald (Cabochon, 12.39×8.26mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Emerald (12.39×8.26mm, cabochon cut) appears 3.1 times larger than 1ct Alexandrite (7.02×4.68mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Cabochon (7.02×4.68mm, Bluish Green)
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4ct Emerald Cabochon (12.39×8.26mm, Green)
as they would appear on a ring and finger.
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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
(3.7 vs. 2.7 - 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 (Cabochon) | 4 Ct Emerald (Cabochon) | |
| 7.02×4.68 mm | vs | 12.39×8.26 mm |
| 26.94 mm² | 83.92 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Cabochon (7.02×4.68mm) | |
| 4ct Emerald Cabochon (12.39×8.26mm) | |
| Difference: 212% (56.98 mm²) |
4ct Emerald Cabochon (12.39×8.26mm) has approx. 212% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite Cabochon (7.02×4.68mm). In other words, it's 3.12x larger.
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