1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 7.11×4.74mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Diamond (Round, 6.5×6.5mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Alexandrite (7.11×4.74mm, baguette cut) appears 2% larger than 1ct Diamond (6.5×6.5mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Baguette (7.11×4.74mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Diamond Round (6.5×6.5mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) | 1 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 7.11×4.74 mm | vs | 6.5×6.5 mm |
| 33.7 mm² | 33.18 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Baguette (7.11×4.74mm) | |
| 1ct Diamond Round (6.5×6.5mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (0.52 mm²) |
1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 7.11×4.74mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Round, 6.5×6.5mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 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, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 2ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 9.96 x 6.64)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 7.14 x 4.76)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 7.91 x 5.27)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 7.11 x 4.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82)
- 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, 6.7 x 4.05) vs. 0.85ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.7 x 4.05)