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2.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 9.66×6.44mm, Bluish Green) vs 2.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 8.9×6.59mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Alexandrite (9.66×6.44mm, baguette cut) appears 14% larger than 2.5ct Alexandrite (8.9×6.59mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Alexandrite (baguette cut)
vs
2.5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
9.66×6.44 mm 8.9×6.59 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 9.66×6.44mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 8.9×6.59mm, 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 2.5ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 9.66×6.44mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 2.5ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 8.9×6.59mm) 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
39% vs 39%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Alexandrite Baguette (9.66×6.44mm, Bluish Green) and 2.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (8.9×6.59mm, 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.


2.5 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) 2.5 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald)
9.66×6.44 mm vs 8.9×6.59 mm
62.21 mm²   54.55 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Alexandrite (9.66×6.44mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Alexandrite (8.9×6.59mm, emerald cut)
2.5ct Alexandrite Baguette (9.66×6.44mm)
2.5ct Alexandrite Emerald (8.9×6.59mm)
Difference: 14% (7.66 mm²)
2.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 9.66×6.44mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 2.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 8.9×6.59mm).


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