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1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 5.51×4.83mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 6.7×4.13mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Alexandrite (6.7×4.13mm, baguette cut) appears 12% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (5.51×4.83mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
vs
1ct Alexandrite (baguette cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
5.51×4.83 mm 6.7×4.13 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 5.51×4.83mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 6.7×4.13mm, 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 1ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 5.51×4.83mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 6.7×4.13mm) 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
29% vs 25%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Alexandrite Emerald (5.51×4.83mm, Bluish Green) and 1ct Alexandrite Baguette (6.7×4.13mm, 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 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) 1 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette)
5.51×4.83 mm vs 6.7×4.13 mm
24.75 mm²   27.67 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (6.7×4.13mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (5.51×4.83mm, emerald cut)
1ct Alexandrite Emerald (5.51×4.83mm)
1ct Alexandrite Baguette (6.7×4.13mm)
Difference: 12% (2.92 mm²)
1ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 6.7×4.13mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 5.51×4.83mm).


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