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2ct Alexandrite (Princess, 6.95×6.95mm, Bluish Green) vs 3ct Emerald (Baguette, 11.4×7.6mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Emerald (11.4×7.6mm, baguette cut) appears 79% larger than 2ct Alexandrite (6.95×6.95mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Alexandrite (princess cut)
vs
3ct Emerald (baguette cut)
bluish green
 
green
6.95×6.95 mm 11.4×7.6 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Alexandrite (princess cut, 6.95×6.95mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Emerald (baguette cut, 11.4×7.6mm, 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 (princess cut, 6.95×6.95mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 3ct Emerald (baguette cut, 11.4×7.6mm) 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 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Alexandrite Princess (6.95×6.95mm, Bluish Green) and 3ct Emerald Baguette (11.4×7.6mm, 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

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.


2 Ct Alexandrite (Princess) 3 Ct Emerald (Baguette)
6.95×6.95 mm vs 11.4×7.6 mm
48.3 mm²   86.64 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Emerald (11.4×7.6mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Alexandrite (6.95×6.95mm, princess cut)
2ct Alexandrite Princess (6.95×6.95mm)
3ct Emerald Baguette (11.4×7.6mm)
Difference: 79% (38.34 mm²)
3ct Emerald (Baguette, 11.4×7.6mm) has approx. 79% more face-up area than 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, 6.95×6.95mm).


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