1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7×5mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 8×6mm, Dark Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Alexandrite (8×6mm, oval cut) appears 37% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (7×5mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Oval (7×5mm, Dark Bluish Green)
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1.5ct Alexandrite Oval (8×6mm, Dark Purple)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 1 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | 1.5 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | |
| 7×5 mm | vs | 8×6 mm |
| 28.7 mm² | 39.36 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Oval (7×5mm) | |
| 1.5ct Alexandrite Oval (8×6mm) | |
| Difference: 37% (10.66 mm²) |
1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 8×6mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7×5mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Dark Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7 x 5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Dark Bluish Green, 7 x 5) vs. 1.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, Dark Purple, 6 x 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)