1ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 7.02×4.68mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Cabochon, 7.8×5.2mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.8×5.2mm, cabochon cut) appears 23% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (7.02×4.68mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.02×4.68 mm | 7.8×5.2 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Cabochon (7.02×4.68mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm, 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 smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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 (Cabochon) | 1 Ct Emerald (Cabochon) | |
| 7.02×4.68 mm | vs | 7.8×5.2 mm |
| 26.94 mm² | 33.26 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Cabochon (7.02×4.68mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Cabochon (7.8×5.2mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (6.32 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Cabochon, 7.8×5.2mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 7.02×4.68mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, Bluish Green, 7.02 x 4.68) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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- 1ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, Bluish Green, 7.02 x 4.68) vs. 4ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 12.39 x 8.26)
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