1ct Alexandrite (Pear, 8.52×5.13mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Andesine (Pear, 9.5×5.72mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Andesine (9.5×5.72mm, pear cut) appears 24% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (8.52×5.13mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Andesine (pear cut) |
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| 8.52×5.13 mm | 9.5×5.72 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Pear (8.52×5.13mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Andesine Pear (9.5×5.72mm, Orange)
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 Andesine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.67 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Andesine 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.
| 1 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) | 1 Ct Andesine (Pear) | |
| 8.52×5.13 mm | vs | 9.5×5.72 mm |
| 31.91 mm² | 39.67 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Pear (8.52×5.13mm) | |
| 1ct Andesine Pear (9.5×5.72mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (7.76 mm²) |
1ct Andesine (Pear, 9.5×5.72mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, 8.52×5.13mm).
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