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19ct Alexandrite (Pear, 23.22×13.99mm, Bluish Green) vs 19ct Topaz (Pear, 23.66×14.25mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 19ct Topaz (23.66×14.25mm, pear cut) appears 4% larger than 19ct Alexandrite (23.22×13.99mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

19ct Alexandrite (pear cut)
vs
19ct Topaz (pear cut)
bluish green
 
blue
23.22×13.99 mm 23.66×14.25 mm
actual size
Actual size of 19ct Alexandrite (pear cut, 23.22×13.99mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 19ct Topaz (pear cut, 23.66×14.25mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 19ct Alexandrite (pear cut, 23.22×13.99mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 19ct Topaz (pear cut, 23.66×14.25mm) 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
83% vs 85%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 19ct Alexandrite Pear (23.22×13.99mm, Bluish Green) and 19ct Topaz Pear (23.66×14.25mm, 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, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 3.53 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Topaz 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.


19 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) 19 Ct Topaz (Pear)
23.22×13.99 mm vs 23.66×14.25 mm
237.14 mm²   246.12 mm²
Face-up size outline for 19ct Topaz (23.66×14.25mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 19ct Alexandrite (23.22×13.99mm, pear cut)
19ct Alexandrite Pear (23.22×13.99mm)
19ct Topaz Pear (23.66×14.25mm)
Difference: 4% (8.98 mm²)
19ct Topaz (Pear, 23.66×14.25mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 19ct Alexandrite (Pear, 23.22×13.99mm).


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