9ct Spinel (Baguette, 14.93×9.95mm, Red) vs 9ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 14.76×9.84mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Spinel (14.93×9.95mm, baguette cut) appears 2% larger than 9ct Alexandrite (14.76×9.84mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.93×9.95 mm | 14.76×9.84 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
9ct Spinel Baguette (14.93×9.95mm, Red)
and
9ct Alexandrite Baguette (14.76×9.84mm, 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.
| 9 Ct Spinel (Baguette) | 9 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) | |
| 14.93×9.95 mm | vs | 14.76×9.84 mm |
| 148.55 mm² | 145.24 mm² |
| 9ct Spinel Baguette (14.93×9.95mm) | |
| 9ct Alexandrite Baguette (14.76×9.84mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (3.31 mm²) |
9ct Spinel (Baguette, 14.93×9.95mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 9ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 14.76×9.84mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.8 x 3.2) vs. 0.1ct Spinel (Baguette, Dark Yellowish Green, 3.33 x 2.22)
- 2.7ct Spinel (Baguette, Blue, 9.99 x 6.66) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 5.66 x 5.66)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 7.11 x 7.11)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.8 x 3.2) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 4.85 x 3.23)
- 0.25ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.52 x 3.01) vs. 0.25ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 4.56 x 3.04)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Marquise, Gray, 12.88 x 6.44)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cabochon, Gray, 8.93 x 5.95)