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36ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 18.71×18.71mm, Bluish Green) vs 36ct Topaz (Cushion, 19.06×19.06mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Topaz (19.06×19.06mm, cushion cut) appears 4% larger than 36ct Alexandrite (18.71×18.71mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

36ct Alexandrite (cushion cut)
vs
 36ct Topaz (cushion cut)
bluish green
 
blue
18.71×18.71 mm 19.06×19.06 mm
actual size
Actual size of 36ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 18.71×18.71mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 36ct Topaz (cushion cut, 19.06×19.06mm, 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 36ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 18.71×18.71mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 36ct Topaz (cushion cut, 19.06×19.06mm) 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
 111% vs 113%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 36ct Alexandrite Cushion (18.71×18.71mm, Bluish Green) and 36ct Topaz Cushion (19.06×19.06mm, 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.


36 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion) 36 Ct Topaz (Cushion)
18.71×18.71 mm vs 19.06×19.06 mm
315.06 mm²   326.96 mm²
Face-up size outline for 36ct Topaz (19.06×19.06mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 36ct Alexandrite (18.71×18.71mm, cushion cut)
36ct Alexandrite Cushion (18.71×18.71mm)
36ct Topaz Cushion (19.06×19.06mm)
Difference: 4% (11.9 mm²)
36ct Topaz (Cushion, 19.06×19.06mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 36ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 18.71×18.71mm).


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