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3ct Alexandrite (Round, 8.85×8.85mm, Bluish Green) vs 3.5ct Alexandrite (Round, 9.32×9.32mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Alexandrite (9.32×9.32mm, round cut) appears 11% larger than 3ct Alexandrite (8.85×8.85mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Alexandrite (round cut)
vs
 3.5ct Alexandrite (round cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
8.85×8.85 mm 9.32×9.32 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Alexandrite (round cut, 8.85×8.85mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 3.5ct Alexandrite (round cut, 9.32×9.32mm, 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 3ct Alexandrite (round cut, 8.85×8.85mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 3.5ct Alexandrite (round cut, 9.32×9.32mm) 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
 53% vs 56%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Alexandrite Round (8.85×8.85mm, Bluish Green) and 3.5ct Alexandrite Round (9.32×9.32mm, 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.


3 Ct Alexandrite (Round) 3.5 Ct Alexandrite (Round)
8.85×8.85 mm vs 9.32×9.32 mm
61.51 mm²   68.22 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3.5ct Alexandrite (9.32×9.32mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Alexandrite (8.85×8.85mm, round cut)
3ct Alexandrite Round (8.85×8.85mm)
3.5ct Alexandrite Round (9.32×9.32mm)
Difference: 11% (6.71 mm²)
3.5ct Alexandrite (Round, 9.32×9.32mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 3ct Alexandrite (Round, 8.85×8.85mm).


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