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1 Ct Tanzanite (Round)

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1 Ct Alexandrite (Round)

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6.37×6.37 mm 6.14×6.14 mm
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Actual size of 1ct Tanzanite   Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite
 
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Blue 1ct Tanzanite on a ring
64 mm
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Dark Violet 1ct Alexandrite on a ring
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Actual sizes of 1ct Tanzanite Round (6.37×6.37mm, Blue) and 1ct Alexandrite Round (6.14×6.14mm, Dark Violet) 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 Tanzanite or Alexandrite check what Amazon has to offer. You'll usually find quite a selection from many different vendors. Worth a check. For other high quality gemstones (Rubies, Saphhires, Emeralds) and especially Diamonds, I highly recommend JamesAllen.

Face-up Size

All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.7 vs. 3.3 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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.


1 Ct Tanzanite (Round) 1 Ct Alexandrite (Round)
6.37×6.37 mm vs 6.14×6.14 mm
31.87 mm²   29.61 mm²
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Face-up size outline
1ct Tanzanite Round (6.37×6.37mm)
1ct Alexandrite Round (6.14×6.14mm)
Difference: 8% (2.26 mm²)
1ct Tanzanite Round (6.37×6.37mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite Round (6.14×6.14mm).


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