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2ct Alexandrite (Oval, 9.78×6.52mm, Bluish Green) vs 3ct Alexandrite (Oval, 11.19×7.46mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Alexandrite (11.19×7.46mm, oval cut) appears 31% larger than 2ct Alexandrite (9.78×6.52mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Alexandrite (oval cut)
vs
3ct Alexandrite (oval cut)
bluish green
 
bluish green
9.78×6.52 mm 11.19×7.46 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Alexandrite (oval cut, 9.78×6.52mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Alexandrite (oval cut, 11.19×7.46mm, 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 2ct Alexandrite (oval cut, 9.78×6.52mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 3ct Alexandrite (oval cut, 11.19×7.46mm) 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 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Alexandrite Oval (9.78×6.52mm, Bluish Green) and 3ct Alexandrite Oval (11.19×7.46mm, 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 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) 3 Ct Alexandrite (Oval)
9.78×6.52 mm vs 11.19×7.46 mm
52.29 mm²   68.45 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Alexandrite (11.19×7.46mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Alexandrite (9.78×6.52mm, oval cut)
2ct Alexandrite Oval (9.78×6.52mm)
3ct Alexandrite Oval (11.19×7.46mm)
Difference: 31% (16.16 mm²)
3ct Alexandrite (Oval, 11.19×7.46mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 2ct Alexandrite (Oval, 9.78×6.52mm).


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