6ct Alexandrite (Oval, 14.1×9.4mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Alexandrite (14.1×9.4mm, oval cut) appears 3 times larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.1×9.4 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Alexandrite Oval (14.1×9.4mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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 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.
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.
| 6 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 14.1×9.4 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 108.68 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 6ct Alexandrite Oval (14.1×9.4mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 198% (72.19 mm²) |
6ct Alexandrite (Oval, 14.1×9.4mm) has approx. 198% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm). In other words, it's 2.98x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 14.1 x 9.4) vs. 6ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 11.58 x 11.58)
- 6ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 14.1 x 9.4) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 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)