1ct Alexandrite (Marquise, 10×5mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6.0×6.0mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Alexandrite (10×5mm, marquise cut) appears 26% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6.0×6.0mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10×5 mm | 6.0×6.0 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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Marquise (10×5mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Alexandrite Round (6.0×6.0mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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 (Marquise) | 1 Ct Alexandrite (Round) | |
| 10×5 mm | vs | 6.0×6.0 mm |
| 35.5 mm² | 28.27 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Marquise (10×5mm) | |
| 1ct Alexandrite Round (6.0×6.0mm) | |
| Difference: 26% (7.23 mm²) |
1ct Alexandrite (Marquise, 10×5mm) has approx. 26% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6.0×6.0mm).
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