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3.24ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 10.4×6.93mm, Bluish Green) vs 3.24ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 11.61×7.74mm, Dark Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.24ct Amethyst (11.61×7.74mm, cabochon cut) appears 25% larger than 3.24ct Alexandrite (10.4×6.93mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3.24ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut)
vs
 3.24ct Amethyst (cabochon cut)
bluish green
 
dark purple
10.4×6.93 mm 11.61×7.74 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.24ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 10.4×6.93mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 3.24ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 11.61×7.74mm, Dark Purple color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 3.24ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 10.4×6.93mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Purple 3.24ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 11.61×7.74mm) 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 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.24ct Alexandrite Cabochon (10.4×6.93mm, Bluish Green) and 3.24ct Amethyst Cabochon (11.61×7.74mm, Dark Purple) 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 Amethyst for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.


3.24 Ct Alexandrite (Cabochon) 3.24 Ct Amethyst (Cabochon)
10.4×6.93 mm vs 11.61×7.74 mm
59.1 mm²   73.69 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3.24ct Amethyst (11.61×7.74mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 3.24ct Alexandrite (10.4×6.93mm, cabochon cut)
3.24ct Alexandrite Cabochon (10.4×6.93mm)
3.24ct Amethyst Cabochon (11.61×7.74mm)
Difference: 25% (14.59 mm²)
3.24ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 11.61×7.74mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 3.24ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 10.4×6.93mm).


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