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2.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, 11.57×6.97mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6×6mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Alexandrite (11.57×6.97mm, pear cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6×6mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Alexandrite (pear cut)
vs
 1ct Alexandrite (round cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
11.57×6.97 mm 6×6 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Alexandrite (pear cut, 11.57×6.97mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (round cut, 6×6mm, 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 (pear cut, 11.57×6.97mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (round cut, 6×6mm) 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
 42% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Alexandrite Pear (11.57×6.97mm, Bluish Green) and 1ct Alexandrite Round (6×6mm, 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 (Pear) 1 Ct Alexandrite (Round)
11.57×6.97 mm vs 6×6 mm
58.87 mm²   28.27 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Alexandrite (11.57×6.97mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (6×6mm, round cut)
2.5ct Alexandrite Pear (11.57×6.97mm)
1ct Alexandrite Round (6×6mm)
Difference: 108% (30.6 mm²)
2.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, 11.57×6.97mm) has approx. 108% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6×6mm). In other words, it's 2.08x larger.


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