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2ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 8×8mm, Bluish Green) vs 2ct Alexandrite (Round, 8×8mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Alexandrite (8×8mm, cushion cut) appears 15% larger than 2ct Alexandrite (8×8mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Alexandrite (cushion cut)
vs
 2ct Alexandrite (round cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
8×8 mm 8×8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 8×8mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 2ct Alexandrite (round cut, 8×8mm, Bluish Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 2ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 8×8mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 2ct Alexandrite (round cut, 8×8mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 48% vs 48%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Alexandrite Cushion (8×8mm, Bluish Green) and 2ct Alexandrite Round (8×8mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


2 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion) 2 Ct Alexandrite (Round)
8×8 mm vs 8×8 mm
57.6 mm²   50.27 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Alexandrite (8×8mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Alexandrite (8×8mm, round cut)
2ct Alexandrite Cushion (8×8mm)
2ct Alexandrite Round (8×8mm)
Difference: 15% (7.33 mm²)
2ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 8×8mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 2ct Alexandrite (Round, 8×8mm).


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