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1ct Alexandrite (Princess, 5.52×5.52mm, Bluish Green) vs 1.65ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 8.6×6.37mm, Light Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.65ct Aquamarine (8.6×6.37mm, emerald cut) appears 67% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (5.52×5.52mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Alexandrite (princess cut)
vs
1.65ct Aquamarine (emerald cut)
bluish green
 
light blue
5.52×5.52 mm 8.6×6.37 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Alexandrite (princess cut, 5.52×5.52mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 1.65ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 8.6×6.37mm, Light Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 1ct Alexandrite (princess cut, 5.52×5.52mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Blue 1.65ct Aquamarine (emerald cut, 8.6×6.37mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
33% vs 38%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Alexandrite Princess (5.52×5.52mm, Bluish Green) and 1.65ct Aquamarine Emerald (8.6×6.37mm, Light 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Aquamarine 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.


1 Ct Alexandrite (Princess) 1.65 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald)
5.52×5.52 mm vs 8.6×6.37 mm
30.47 mm²   50.95 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.65ct Aquamarine (8.6×6.37mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Alexandrite (5.52×5.52mm, princess cut)
1ct Alexandrite Princess (5.52×5.52mm)
1.65ct Aquamarine Emerald (8.6×6.37mm)
Difference: 67% (20.48 mm²)
1.65ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 8.6×6.37mm) has approx. 67% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Princess, 5.52×5.52mm).


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