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33ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 18.17×18.17mm, Bluish Green) vs 33ct Topaz (Cushion, 18.51×18.51mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 33ct Topaz (18.51×18.51mm, cushion cut) appears 4% larger than 33ct Alexandrite (18.17×18.17mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

33ct Alexandrite (cushion cut)
vs
 33ct Topaz (cushion cut)
bluish green
 
blue
18.17×18.17 mm 18.51×18.51 mm
actual size
Actual size of 33ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 18.17×18.17mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 33ct Topaz (cushion cut, 18.51×18.51mm, 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 33ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 18.17×18.17mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 33ct Topaz (cushion cut, 18.51×18.51mm) 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
 108% vs 110%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 33ct Alexandrite Cushion (18.17×18.17mm, Bluish Green) and 33ct Topaz Cushion (18.51×18.51mm, 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.


33 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion) 33 Ct Topaz (Cushion)
18.17×18.17 mm vs 18.51×18.51 mm
297.13 mm²   308.36 mm²
Face-up size outline for 33ct Topaz (18.51×18.51mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 33ct Alexandrite (18.17×18.17mm, cushion cut)
33ct Alexandrite Cushion (18.17×18.17mm)
33ct Topaz Cushion (18.51×18.51mm)
Difference: 4% (11.23 mm²)
33ct Topaz (Cushion, 18.51×18.51mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 33ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 18.17×18.17mm).


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