1ct Diaspore (Oval, 7.98×5.32mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7.77×5.18mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Diaspore (7.98×5.32mm, oval cut) appears 5% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (7.77×5.18mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Alexandrite (oval cut) |
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| 7.98×5.32 mm | 7.77×5.18 mm | |
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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 Diaspore Oval (7.98×5.32mm, Light Yellowish Green)
and
1ct Alexandrite Oval (7.77×5.18mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Diaspore for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.4 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diaspore 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 Diaspore (Oval) | 1 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | |
| 7.98×5.32 mm | vs | 7.77×5.18 mm |
| 34.81 mm² | 33 mm² |
| 1ct Diaspore Oval (7.98×5.32mm) | |
| 1ct Alexandrite Oval (7.77×5.18mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (1.81 mm²) |
1ct Diaspore (Oval, 7.98×5.32mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, 7.77×5.18mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 7.98 x 5.32) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 7.98 x 5.32) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1.8ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Purple, 9.5 x 6.5) vs. 2.3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10 x 7.14)
- 7ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 15.27 x 10.18) vs. 19ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 19.43 x 14.39)
- 4.25ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 2.35ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 10.62 x 7.08)
- 0.75ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 7.26 x 4.84) vs. 0.5ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 6.33 x 4.22)
- 2.5ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 9.5 x 7.5) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9 x 7)
- 1.8ct Diaspore (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 9.72 x 6.48) vs. 2.3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.71 x 7.14)