0.4ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 5.24×3.49mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 100% larger than 0.4ct Alexandrite (5.24×3.49mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.24×3.49 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.4ct Alexandrite Baguette (5.24×3.49mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 0.4 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 5.24×3.49 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 18.29 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 0.4ct Alexandrite Baguette (5.24×3.49mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 100% (18.2 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 100% more face-up area than 0.4ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 5.24×3.49mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 9.66 x 6.44) vs. 2.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.9 x 6.59)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Marquise, Green, 11.26 x 5.63)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 6.7 x 4.05) vs. 0.85ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.7 x 4.05)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Dark Yellowish Green, 9 x 4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8 x 5)
- 0.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 5.64 x 3.76) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Dark Violet, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 2ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 9.96 x 6.64)