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1ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 6.55×4.85mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 6.55×4.85mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

1ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut)
vs
 1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
light yellowish green
 
bluish green
6.55×4.85 mm 6.55×4.85 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut, 6.55×4.85mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 6.55×4.85mm, Bluish Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 1ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut, 6.55×4.85mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 6.55×4.85mm) 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
 29% vs 29%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (6.55×4.85mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm, 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

Chrysoberyl and Alexandrite have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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 Chrysoberyl (Emerald) 1 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald)
6.55×4.85 mm vs 6.55×4.85 mm
29.54 mm²   29.54 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 6.55×4.85mm
1ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (6.55×4.85mm)
1ct Alexandrite Emerald (6.55×4.85mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
1ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 6.55×4.85mm) and 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 6.55×4.85mm) have the same face-up area.


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