1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7.77×5.18mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Pear, 9.46×5.7mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (9.46×5.7mm, pear cut) appears 19% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (7.77×5.18mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.77×5.18 mm | 9.46×5.7 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Oval (7.77×5.18mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Pear (9.46×5.7mm, 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 (Oval) | 1 Ct Emerald (Pear) | |
| 7.77×5.18 mm | vs | 9.46×5.7 mm |
| 33 mm² | 39.36 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Oval (7.77×5.18mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Pear (9.46×5.7mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (6.36 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Pear, 9.46×5.7mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7.77×5.18mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
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- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14)
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