1ct Diamond (Princess, 5.51×5.51mm, White) vs 1.1ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 6.22×5.52mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.1ct Alexandrite (6.22×5.52mm, cushion cut) appears 2% larger than 1ct Diamond (5.51×5.51mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.51×5.51 mm | 6.22×5.52 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Diamond Princess (5.51×5.51mm, White)
and
1.1ct Alexandrite Cushion (6.22×5.52mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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 Diamond (Princess) | 1.1 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion) | |
| 5.51×5.51 mm | vs | 6.22×5.52 mm |
| 30.36 mm² | 30.9 mm² |
| 1ct Diamond Princess (5.51×5.51mm) | |
| 1.1ct Alexandrite Cushion (6.22×5.52mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (0.54 mm²) |
1.1ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 6.22×5.52mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Princess, 5.51×5.51mm).
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