2ct Alexandrite (Princess, 6.95×6.95mm, Bluish Green) vs 2ct Emerald (Emerald, 9.17×6.79mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Emerald (9.17×6.79mm, emerald cut) appears 20% larger than 2ct Alexandrite (6.95×6.95mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.95×6.95 mm | 9.17×6.79 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Alexandrite Princess (6.95×6.95mm, Bluish Green)
and
2ct Emerald Emerald (9.17×6.79mm, 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.
| 2 Ct Alexandrite (Princess) | 2 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 6.95×6.95 mm | vs | 9.17×6.79 mm |
| 48.3 mm² | 57.91 mm² |
| 2ct Alexandrite Princess (6.95×6.95mm) | |
| 2ct Emerald Emerald (9.17×6.79mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (9.61 mm²) |
2ct Emerald (Emerald, 9.17×6.79mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, 6.95×6.95mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 10.46 x 6.3)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95) vs. 3ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 11.4 x 7.6)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 8.96 x 5.97)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 5.52 x 5.52) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.1ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 2.56 x 2.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Violet, 8.9 x 8.9) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 9.43 x 9.43)