1ct Kyanite (Oval, 8.14×6.14mm, Blue) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6.14×6.14mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Kyanite (8.14×6.14mm, oval cut) appears 38% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6.14×6.14mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Kyanite Oval (8.14×6.14mm, Blue)
and
1ct Alexandrite Round (6.14×6.14mm, Light 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
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up slightly smaller than Kyanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.68 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Kyanite 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 Kyanite (Oval) | 1 Ct Alexandrite (Round) | |
| 8.14×6.14 mm | vs | 6.14×6.14 mm |
| 40.98 mm² | 29.61 mm² |
| 1ct Kyanite Oval (8.14×6.14mm) | |
| 1ct Alexandrite Round (6.14×6.14mm) | |
| Difference: 38% (11.37 mm²) |
1ct Kyanite (Oval, 8.14×6.14mm) has approx. 38% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6.14×6.14mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Light Blue, 7 x 5.38)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 10 x 5)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 2ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 10.16 x 6.77)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Dark Bluish Green, 8.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14)
- 5ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 13.31 x 8.87) vs. 5ct Tanzanite (Marquise, Blue, 18 x 9)
- 3ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 11.22 x 7.48) vs. 3ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 11.78 x 7.85)