1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 6.55×4.85mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 24% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6.55×4.85mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm, Bluish Green)
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1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, Bluish Green)
as they would appear on a ring and finger.
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Where to buy?
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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 (Emerald) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 6.55×4.85 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 29.54 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (6.95 mm²) |
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 3.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Light Yellowish Green, 11.06 x 8.19)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 7 x 5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7 x 5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 4ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.56 x 8.56)
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