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26ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 21.02×14.01mm, Bluish Green) vs 26ct Topaz (Baguette, 21.41×14.27mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Topaz (21.41×14.27mm, baguette cut) appears 4% larger than 26ct Alexandrite (21.02×14.01mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

26ct Alexandrite (baguette cut)
vs
 26ct Topaz (baguette cut)
bluish green
 
blue
21.02×14.01 mm 21.41×14.27 mm
actual size
Actual size of 26ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 21.02×14.01mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 26ct Topaz (baguette cut, 21.41×14.27mm, 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 26ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 21.02×14.01mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 26ct Topaz (baguette cut, 21.41×14.27mm) 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
 83% vs 85%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 26ct Alexandrite Baguette (21.02×14.01mm, Bluish Green) and 26ct Topaz Baguette (21.41×14.27mm, 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 Topaz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 3.53 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Topaz 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.


26 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) 26 Ct Topaz (Baguette)
21.02×14.01 mm vs 21.41×14.27 mm
294.49 mm²   305.52 mm²
Face-up size outline for 26ct Topaz (21.41×14.27mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 26ct Alexandrite (21.02×14.01mm, baguette cut)
26ct Alexandrite Baguette (21.02×14.01mm)
26ct Topaz Baguette (21.41×14.27mm)
Difference: 4% (11.03 mm²)
26ct Topaz (Baguette, 21.41×14.27mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 26ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 21.02×14.01mm).


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