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5ct Alexandrite (Princess, 9.43×9.43mm, Bluish Green) vs 30ct Sapphire (Round, 18.58×18.58mm, Violet)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 30ct Sapphire (18.58×18.58mm, round cut) appears 3.1 times larger than 5ct Alexandrite (9.43×9.43mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Alexandrite (princess cut)
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30ct Sapphire (round cut)
bluish green
 
violet
9.43×9.43 mm 18.58×18.58 mm
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Actual size of 5ct Alexandrite (princess cut, 9.43×9.43mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 30ct Sapphire (round cut, 18.58×18.58mm, Violet color)
 
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Bluish Green 5ct Alexandrite (princess cut, 9.43×9.43mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Violet 30ct Sapphire (round cut, 18.58×18.58mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 5ct Alexandrite Princess (9.43×9.43mm, Bluish Green) and 30ct Sapphire Round (18.58×18.58mm, Violet) 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. 3.7 - 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 (Princess) 30 Ct Sapphire (Round)
9.43×9.43 mm vs 18.58×18.58 mm
88.92 mm²   271.13 mm²
Face-up size outline for 30ct Sapphire (18.58×18.58mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Alexandrite (9.43×9.43mm, princess cut)
5ct Alexandrite Princess (9.43×9.43mm)
30ct Sapphire Round (18.58×18.58mm)
Difference: 205% (182.21 mm²)
30ct Sapphire Round (18.58×18.58mm) has approx. 205% more face-up area than 5ct Alexandrite Princess (9.43×9.43mm). In other words, it's 3.05x larger.


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