8ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 14.96×14.96mm, Bluish Green) vs 8ct Sapphire (Trillion, 14.62×14.62mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Alexandrite (14.96×14.96mm, trillion cut) appears 5% larger than 8ct Sapphire (14.62×14.62mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
8ct Alexandrite Trillion (14.96×14.96mm, Bluish Green)
and
8ct Sapphire Trillion (14.62×14.62mm, 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.
| 8 Ct Alexandrite (Trillion) | 8 Ct Sapphire (Trillion) | |
| 14.96×14.96 mm | vs | 14.62×14.62 mm |
| 138.76 mm² | 132.52 mm² |
| 8ct Alexandrite Trillion (14.96×14.96mm) | |
| 8ct Sapphire Trillion (14.62×14.62mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (6.24 mm²) |
8ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 14.96×14.96mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 8ct Sapphire (Trillion, 14.62×14.62mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1.8ct Alexandrite (Trillion, Dark Purple, 8.77 x 8.77) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
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- 1ct Alexandrite (Trillion, Green, 6.4 x 6.5) vs. 1.75ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.78 x 6.5)
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