1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7×5mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Oval, 8×6mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (8×6mm, oval cut) appears 37% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (7×5mm, oval 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Oval (7×5mm, Bluish Green)
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1ct Emerald Oval (8×6mm, 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 (Oval) | 1 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 7×5 mm | vs | 8×6 mm |
| 28.7 mm² | 39.36 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Oval (7×5mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Oval (8×6mm) | |
| Difference: 37% (10.66 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Oval, 8×6mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7×5mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 1ct Zircon (Round, Light Gray, 5.69 x 5.69)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 0.12ct Diamond (Round, White, 3.21 x 3.21)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 6 x 6)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7 x 5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 2.3ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 9 x 7)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 0.3ct Zircon (Round, Light Gray, 3.81 x 3.81)