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28ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 21.27×14.18mm, Bluish Green) vs 28ct Topaz (Cabochon, 21.66×14.44mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 28ct Topaz (21.66×14.44mm, cabochon cut) appears 4% larger than 28ct Alexandrite (21.27×14.18mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

28ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut)
vs
 28ct Topaz (cabochon cut)
bluish green
 
blue
21.27×14.18 mm 21.66×14.44 mm
actual size
Actual size of 28ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 21.27×14.18mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 28ct Topaz (cabochon cut, 21.66×14.44mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 28ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 21.27×14.18mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 28ct Topaz (cabochon cut, 21.66×14.44mm) 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
 84% vs 86%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 28ct Alexandrite Cabochon (21.27×14.18mm, Bluish Green) and 28ct Topaz Cabochon (21.66×14.44mm, 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, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 3.53 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Topaz 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.


28 Ct Alexandrite (Cabochon) 28 Ct Topaz (Cabochon)
21.27×14.18 mm vs 21.66×14.44 mm
247.32 mm²   256.47 mm²
Face-up size outline for 28ct Topaz (21.66×14.44mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 28ct Alexandrite (21.27×14.18mm, cabochon cut)
28ct Alexandrite Cabochon (21.27×14.18mm)
28ct Topaz Cabochon (21.66×14.44mm)
Difference: 4% (9.15 mm²)
28ct Topaz (Cabochon, 21.66×14.44mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 28ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 21.27×14.18mm).


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