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2ct Alexandrite (Oval, 9.78×6.52mm, Bluish Green) vs 2ct Diamond (Oval, 10.23×6.82mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (10.23×6.82mm, oval cut) appears 9% larger than 2ct Alexandrite (9.78×6.52mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Alexandrite (oval cut)
vs
 2ct Diamond (oval cut)
bluish green
 
white
9.78×6.52 mm 10.23×6.82 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Alexandrite (oval cut, 9.78×6.52mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 2ct Diamond (oval cut, 10.23×6.82mm, White 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 (oval cut, 9.78×6.52mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2ct Diamond (oval cut, 10.23×6.82mm) 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
 39% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Alexandrite Oval (9.78×6.52mm, Bluish Green) and 2ct Diamond Oval (10.23×6.82mm, White) 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 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.


2 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) 2 Ct Diamond (Oval)
9.78×6.52 mm vs 10.23×6.82 mm
52.29 mm²   57.21 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Diamond (10.23×6.82mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Alexandrite (9.78×6.52mm, oval cut)
2ct Alexandrite Oval (9.78×6.52mm)
2ct Diamond Oval (10.23×6.82mm)
Difference: 9% (4.92 mm²)
2ct Diamond (Oval, 10.23×6.82mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 2ct Alexandrite (Oval, 9.78×6.52mm).


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