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1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7.77×5.18mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6.14×6.14mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Alexandrite (7.77×5.18mm, oval cut) appears 11% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6.14×6.14mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Alexandrite (oval cut)
vs
1ct Alexandrite (round cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
7.77×5.18 mm 6.14×6.14 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (oval cut, 7.77×5.18mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (round cut, 6.14×6.14mm, Bluish Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (oval cut, 7.77×5.18mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (round cut, 6.14×6.14mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
31% vs 37%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Alexandrite Oval (7.77×5.18mm, Bluish Green) and 1ct Alexandrite Round (6.14×6.14mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


1 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) 1 Ct Alexandrite (Round)
7.77×5.18 mm vs 6.14×6.14 mm
33 mm²   29.61 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (7.77×5.18mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (6.14×6.14mm, round cut)
1ct Alexandrite Oval (7.77×5.18mm)
1ct Alexandrite Round (6.14×6.14mm)
Difference: 11% (3.39 mm²)
1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7.77×5.18mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6.14×6.14mm).


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