2ct Alexandrite (Pear, 10.74×6.47mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 2ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 8.26×6.12mm, Light Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Alexandrite (10.74×6.47mm, pear cut) appears 8% larger than 2ct Chrysoberyl (8.26×6.12mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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2ct Chrysoberyl (emerald cut) |
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| 10.74×6.47 mm | 8.26×6.12 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
2ct Alexandrite Pear (10.74×6.47mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
2ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (8.26×6.12mm, Light Yellowish 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
Alexandrite and Chrysoberyl have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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 (Pear) | 2 Ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald) | |
| 10.74×6.47 mm | vs | 8.26×6.12 mm |
| 50.73 mm² | 47.01 mm² |
| 2ct Alexandrite Pear (10.74×6.47mm) | |
| 2ct Chrysoberyl Emerald (8.26×6.12mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (3.72 mm²) |
2ct Alexandrite (Pear, 10.74×6.47mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 2ct Chrysoberyl (Emerald, 8.26×6.12mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 10.74 x 6.47) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Dark Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 10.74 x 6.47) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Cushion, Dark Bluish Green, 7.23 x 7.23)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 10.74 x 6.47) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Dark Bluish Green, 12.76 x 6.38)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 10.74 x 6.47) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Trillion, Dark Bluish Green, 9.09 x 9.09)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 10.74 x 6.47) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 8.26 x 6.12)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.42ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 6 x 4) vs. 0.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 7 x 5)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Violet, 11 x 7) vs. 1.54ct Diamond (Oval, Bluish Green, 9.65 x 6.42)