1ct Alexandrite (Princess, 5.52×5.52mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Baguette, 7.91×5.27mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.91×5.27mm, baguette cut) appears 37% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (5.52×5.52mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.52×5.52 mm | 7.91×5.27 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
1ct Alexandrite Princess (5.52×5.52mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Baguette (7.91×5.27mm, 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.
| 1 Ct Alexandrite (Princess) | 1 Ct Emerald (Baguette) | |
| 5.52×5.52 mm | vs | 7.91×5.27 mm |
| 30.47 mm² | 41.69 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Princess (5.52×5.52mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Baguette (7.91×5.27mm) | |
| Difference: 37% (11.22 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Baguette, 7.91×5.27mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Princess, 5.52×5.52mm).
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