4.2ct Alexandrite (Princess, 8.9×8.9mm, Violet) vs 5ct Alexandrite (Princess, 9.43×9.43mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Alexandrite (9.43×9.43mm, princess cut) appears 12% larger than 4.2ct Alexandrite (8.9×8.9mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.9×8.9 mm | 9.43×9.43 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4.2ct Alexandrite Princess (8.9×8.9mm, Violet)
and
5ct Alexandrite Princess (9.43×9.43mm, 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.
| 4.2 Ct Alexandrite (Princess) | 5 Ct Alexandrite (Princess) | |
| 8.9×8.9 mm | vs | 9.43×9.43 mm |
| 79.21 mm² | 88.92 mm² |
| 4.2ct Alexandrite Princess (8.9×8.9mm) | |
| 5ct Alexandrite Princess (9.43×9.43mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (9.71 mm²) |
5ct Alexandrite (Princess, 9.43×9.43mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 4.2ct Alexandrite (Princess, 8.9×8.9mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 5.52 x 5.52) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.1ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 2.56 x 2.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.95 x 6.95) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.63ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 6.49 x 6.49) vs. 1.28ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 5.99 x 5.99)
- 0.25ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 3.48 x 3.48) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 10ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 11.88 x 11.88) vs. 10ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 15.69 x 11.62)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 5.52 x 5.52) vs. 0.1ct Diamond (Trillion, White, 3.59 x 3.59)
- 0.5ct Alexandrite (Princess, Bluish Green, 4.38 x 4.38) vs. 0.4ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.79 x 4.79)