5.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11.54×8.55mm, Bluish Green) vs 5.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 11.27×8.35mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Alexandrite (11.54×8.55mm, emerald cut) appears 5% larger than 5.5ct Sapphire (11.27×8.35mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (11.54×8.55mm, Bluish Green)
and
5.5ct Sapphire Emerald (11.27×8.35mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Alexandrite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.73 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Alexandrite 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.
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.
| 5.5 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) | 5.5 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 11.54×8.55 mm | vs | 11.27×8.35 mm |
| 91.76 mm² | 87.52 mm² |
| 5.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (11.54×8.55mm) | |
| 5.5ct Sapphire Emerald (11.27×8.35mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (4.24 mm²) |
5.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11.54×8.55mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 5.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 11.27×8.35mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 29ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 20 x 15) vs. 7.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 12.2 x 9.8)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 7.05ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Violet, 12 x 10) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 11 x 9)
- 4.2ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Violet, 10 x 8) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 11 x 9)
- 29ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 20 x 15) vs. 10ct Alexandrite (Round, Light Bluish Green, 10 x 15)
- 1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.11 x 6.01) vs. 7.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 12.2 x 9.8)
- 6ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Dark Violet, 11.91 x 8.82) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Round, Purple, 10.86 x 10.86)
- 0.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Dark Violet, 5.2 x 3.85) vs. 0.5ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Light Green , 4.83 x 4.83)
- 1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.11 x 6.01) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 11 x 9)