1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6×6mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7×5mm, Dark Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Alexandrite (7×5mm, oval cut) appears 2% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6×6mm, round 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 Round (6×6mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
1ct Alexandrite Oval (7×5mm, Dark 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?
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 (Round) | 1 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | |
| 6×6 mm | vs | 7×5 mm |
| 28.27 mm² | 28.7 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Round (6×6mm) | |
| 1ct Alexandrite Oval (7×5mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (0.43 mm²) |
1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7×5mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6×6mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Round, Light Blue, 7 x 7)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 7 x 5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Light Purple, 7 x 5)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Princess, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 5 x 7)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Dark Bluish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 8 x 6)