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1.5ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 6.49×6.49mm, Bluish Green) vs 1.5ct Diamond (Cushion, 6.67×6.67mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Diamond (6.67×6.67mm, cushion cut) appears 6% larger than 1.5ct Alexandrite (6.49×6.49mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Alexandrite (cushion cut)
vs
 1.5ct Diamond (cushion cut)
bluish green
 
white
6.49×6.49 mm 6.67×6.67 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 6.49×6.49mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6.67×6.67mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 1.5ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 6.49×6.49mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 1.5ct Diamond (cushion cut, 6.67×6.67mm) 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
 39% vs 40%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Alexandrite Cushion (6.49×6.49mm, Bluish Green) and 1.5ct Diamond Cushion (6.67×6.67mm, White) 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, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.


1.5 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion) 1.5 Ct Diamond (Cushion)
6.49×6.49 mm vs 6.67×6.67 mm
37.91 mm²   40.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Diamond (6.67×6.67mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Alexandrite (6.49×6.49mm, cushion cut)
1.5ct Alexandrite Cushion (6.49×6.49mm)
1.5ct Diamond Cushion (6.67×6.67mm)
Difference: 6% (2.13 mm²)
1.5ct Diamond (Cushion, 6.67×6.67mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 1.5ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 6.49×6.49mm).


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