5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 13.43×8.95mm, Bluish Green) vs 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.11×8.74mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Alexandrite (13.43×8.95mm, oval cut) appears 5% larger than 5ct Sapphire (13.11×8.74mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 13.43×8.95 mm | 13.11×8.74 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Alexandrite Oval (13.43×8.95mm, Bluish Green)
and
5ct Sapphire Oval (13.11×8.74mm, Blue)
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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Alexandrite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.73 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Alexandrite 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.
| 5 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | 5 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 13.43×8.95 mm | vs | 13.11×8.74 mm |
| 98.56 mm² | 93.96 mm² |
| 5ct Alexandrite Oval (13.43×8.95mm) | |
| 5ct Sapphire Oval (13.11×8.74mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (4.6 mm²) |
5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 13.43×8.95mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 5ct Sapphire (Oval, 13.11×8.74mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 9.78 x 6.52) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 0.68ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 6.7 x 4.2) vs. 0.83ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 5.8 x 5.2)
- 0.82ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.5 x 5) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 6.9 x 5.7) vs. 0.59ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 6.4 x 4.7)
- 1.4ct Alexandrite (Oval, Purple, 5.8 x 7.3) vs. 0.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 4 x 4)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 9.78 x 6.52) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)