15ct Benitoite (Baguette, 17.63×11.75mm, Blue) vs 15ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 17.49×11.66mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Benitoite (17.63×11.75mm, baguette cut) appears 2% larger than 15ct Alexandrite (17.49×11.66mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
15ct Benitoite Baguette (17.63×11.75mm, Blue)
and
15ct Alexandrite Baguette (17.49×11.66mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up slightly smaller than Benitoite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Benitoite 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.
| 15 Ct Benitoite (Baguette) | 15 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) | |
| 17.63×11.75 mm | vs | 17.49×11.66 mm |
| 207.15 mm² | 203.93 mm² |
| 15ct Benitoite Baguette (17.63×11.75mm) | |
| 15ct Alexandrite Baguette (17.49×11.66mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (3.22 mm²) |
15ct Benitoite (Baguette, 17.63×11.75mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 15ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 17.49×11.66mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 5ct Benitoite (Baguette, Blue, 12.23 x 8.15) vs. 5ct Tanzanite (Baguette, Blue, 12.57 x 8.38)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.28 x 5.39)