2.98ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 9.5×7.1mm, Dark Violet) vs 2.9ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.94×6.87mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.98ct Alexandrite (9.5×7.1mm, cushion cut) appears 10% larger than 2.9ct Sapphire (8.94×6.87mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2.98ct Alexandrite Cushion (9.5×7.1mm, Dark Violet)
and
2.9ct Sapphire Cushion (8.94×6.87mm, Light Blue)
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
All things being equal, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Alexandrite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.7 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Alexandrite 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.
| 2.98 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion) | 2.9 Ct Sapphire (Cushion) | |
| 9.5×7.1 mm | vs | 8.94×6.87 mm |
| 60.71 mm² | 55.28 mm² |
| 2.98ct Alexandrite Cushion (9.5×7.1mm) | |
| 2.9ct Sapphire Cushion (8.94×6.87mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (5.43 mm²) |
2.98ct Alexandrite Cushion (9.5×7.1mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 2.9ct Sapphire Cushion (8.94×6.87mm).
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