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1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 8.11×6.01mm, Bluish Green) vs 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11×9mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Alexandrite (11×9mm, emerald cut) appears 2 times larger than 1.9ct Alexandrite (8.11×6.01mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.9ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
vs
5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
8.11×6.01 mm 11×9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.9ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 8.11×6.01mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 11×9mm, Bluish Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 1.9ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 8.11×6.01mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 11×9mm) 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
36% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.9ct Alexandrite Emerald (8.11×6.01mm, Bluish Green) and 5ct Alexandrite Emerald (11×9mm, Bluish 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.

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Face-up Size

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


1.9 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) 5 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald)
8.11×6.01 mm vs 11×9 mm
45.33 mm²   92.07 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Alexandrite (11×9mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.9ct Alexandrite (8.11×6.01mm, emerald cut)
1.9ct Alexandrite Emerald (8.11×6.01mm)
5ct Alexandrite Emerald (11×9mm)
Difference: 103% (46.74 mm²)
5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11×9mm) has approx. 103% more face-up area than 1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 8.11×6.01mm). In other words, it's 2.03x larger.


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