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2ct Diamond (Round, 8.15×8.22mm, White) vs 4ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 10×10mm, Bluish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Alexandrite (10×10mm, cushion cut) appears 71% larger than 2ct Diamond (8.15×8.22mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Diamond (round cut)
vs
4ct Alexandrite (cushion cut)
white
 
bluish green
8.15×8.22 mm 10×10 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Diamond (round cut, 8.15×8.22mm, White color)   Actual size of 4ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 10×10mm, Bluish Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
White 2ct Diamond (round cut, 8.15×8.22mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 4ct Alexandrite (cushion cut, 10×10mm) 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
49% vs 60%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Diamond Round (8.15×8.22mm, White) and 4ct Alexandrite Cushion (10×10mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.


2 Ct Diamond (Round) 4 Ct Alexandrite (Cushion)
8.15×8.22 mm vs 10×10 mm
52.62 mm²   90 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Alexandrite (10×10mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Diamond (8.15×8.22mm, round cut)
2ct Diamond Round (8.15×8.22mm)
4ct Alexandrite Cushion (10×10mm)
Difference: 71% (37.38 mm²)
4ct Alexandrite (Cushion, 10×10mm) has approx. 71% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.15×8.22mm).


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