×
carat vs. color  length*  width*
  ×

(or examine a )
* size in mm (optional)

5ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 9.69×9.69mm, Bluish Green) vs 5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 9.47×9.47mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Alexandrite (9.69×9.69mm, cushion cut) appears 5% larger than 5ct Sapphire (9.47×9.47mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Alexandrite (cushion cut)
vs
 5ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
bluish green
 
blue
9.69×9.69 mm 9.47×9.47 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 9.69×9.69mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 9.47×9.47mm, 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 5ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 9.69×9.69mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 5ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 9.47×9.47mm) 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
 58% vs 57%
Saved...
Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
USA UK Asia EU1 EU2
Actual sizes of 5ct Alexandrite Cushion (9.69×9.69mm, Bluish Green) and 5ct Sapphire Cushion (9.47×9.47mm, 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.

Where to buy?

For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

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.


5 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion) 5 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
9.69×9.69 mm vs 9.47×9.47 mm
84.51 mm²   80.71 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Alexandrite (9.69×9.69mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Sapphire (9.47×9.47mm, cushion cut)
5ct Alexandrite Cushion (9.69×9.69mm)
5ct Sapphire Cushion (9.47×9.47mm)
Difference: 5% (3.8 mm²)
5ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 9.69×9.69mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Cushion, 9.47×9.47mm).


Popular comparisons: