4.2ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 10×8mm, Violet) vs 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11×9mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Alexandrite (11×9mm, emerald cut) appears 24% larger than 4.2ct Alexandrite (10×8mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4.2ct Alexandrite Emerald (10×8mm, Violet)
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5ct Alexandrite Emerald (11×9mm, 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
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.
| 4.2 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) | 5 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) | |
| 10×8 mm | vs | 11×9 mm |
| 74.4 mm² | 92.07 mm² |
| 4.2ct Alexandrite Emerald (10×8mm) | |
| 5ct Alexandrite Emerald (11×9mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (17.67 mm²) |
5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11×9mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 4.2ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 10×8mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 29ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 20 x 15) vs. 7.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 12.2 x 9.8)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 6.55 x 4.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 7.05ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Violet, 12 x 10) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 11 x 9)
- 29ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 20 x 15) vs. 10ct Alexandrite (Round, Light Bluish Green, 10 x 15)
- 1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.11 x 6.01) vs. 7.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 12.2 x 9.8)
- 6ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Dark Violet, 11.91 x 8.82) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Round, Purple, 10.86 x 10.86)
- 0.5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Dark Violet, 5.2 x 3.85) vs. 0.5ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Light Green , 4.83 x 4.83)
- 1.9ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.11 x 6.01) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 11 x 9)