3.5ct Spinel (Radiant, 8.66×8.66mm, Red) vs 3.5ct Alexandrite (Radiant, 8.56×8.56mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Spinel (8.66×8.66mm, radiant cut) appears 2% larger than 3.5ct Alexandrite (8.56×8.56mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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3.5ct Alexandrite (radiant cut) |
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| 8.66×8.66 mm | 8.56×8.56 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
3.5ct Spinel Radiant (8.66×8.66mm, Red)
and
3.5ct Alexandrite Radiant (8.56×8.56mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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.
| 3.5 Ct Spinel (Radiant) | 3.5 Ct Alexandrite (Radiant) | |
| 8.66×8.66 mm | vs | 8.56×8.56 mm |
| 71.25 mm² | 69.61 mm² |
| 3.5ct Spinel Radiant (8.66×8.66mm) | |
| 3.5ct Alexandrite Radiant (8.56×8.56mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (1.64 mm²) |
3.5ct Spinel (Radiant, 8.66×8.66mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 3.5ct Alexandrite (Radiant, 8.56×8.56mm).
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