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1ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 7.21×7.21mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 5.74×5.74mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Alexandrite (7.21×7.21mm, trillion cut) appears 9% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (5.74×5.74mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Alexandrite (trillion cut)
vs
1ct Alexandrite (cushion cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
7.21×7.21 mm 5.74×5.74 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (trillion cut, 7.21×7.21mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 5.74×5.74mm, 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 (trillion cut, 7.21×7.21mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 5.74×5.74mm) 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
43% vs 34%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Alexandrite Trillion (7.21×7.21mm, Bluish Green) and 1ct Alexandrite Cushion (5.74×5.74mm, 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 (Trillion) 1 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion)
7.21×7.21 mm vs 5.74×5.74 mm
32.23 mm²   29.65 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (7.21×7.21mm, trillion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (5.74×5.74mm, cushion cut)
1ct Alexandrite Trillion (7.21×7.21mm)
1ct Alexandrite Cushion (5.74×5.74mm)
Difference: 9% (2.58 mm²)
1ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 7.21×7.21mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 5.74×5.74mm).


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