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5.5ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 12.73×12.73mm, Bluish Green) vs 8.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 13.38×9.91mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Alexandrite (13.38×9.91mm, emerald cut) appears 23% larger than 5.5ct Alexandrite (12.73×12.73mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Alexandrite (trillion cut)
vs
8.5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
12.73×12.73 mm 13.38×9.91 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Alexandrite (trillion cut, 12.73×12.73mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 8.5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 13.38×9.91mm, 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 5.5ct Alexandrite (trillion cut, 12.73×12.73mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 8.5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 13.38×9.91mm) 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
76% vs 59%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Alexandrite Trillion (12.73×12.73mm, Bluish Green) and 8.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (13.38×9.91mm, 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.


5.5 Ct Alexandrite (Trillion) 8.5 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald)
12.73×12.73 mm vs 13.38×9.91 mm
100.47 mm²   123.31 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8.5ct Alexandrite (13.38×9.91mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Alexandrite (12.73×12.73mm, trillion cut)
5.5ct Alexandrite Trillion (12.73×12.73mm)
8.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (13.38×9.91mm)
Difference: 23% (22.84 mm²)
8.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 13.38×9.91mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 5.5ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 12.73×12.73mm).


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