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4ct Alexandrite (Pear, 13.53×8.15mm, Bluish Green) vs 4ct Diamond (Pear, 14.36×8.65mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Diamond (14.36×8.65mm, pear cut) appears 13% larger than 4ct Alexandrite (13.53×8.15mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Alexandrite (pear cut)
vs
4ct Diamond (pear cut)
bluish green
 
white
13.53×8.15 mm 14.36×8.65 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Alexandrite (pear cut, 13.53×8.15mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 4ct Diamond (pear cut, 14.36×8.65mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Bluish Green 4ct Alexandrite (pear cut, 13.53×8.15mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 4ct Diamond (pear cut, 14.36×8.65mm) 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 52%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4ct Alexandrite Pear (13.53×8.15mm, Bluish Green) and 4ct Diamond Pear (14.36×8.65mm, White) 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.


4 Ct Alexandrite (Pear) 4 Ct Diamond (Pear)
13.53×8.15 mm vs 14.36×8.65 mm
80.5 mm²   90.68 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Diamond (14.36×8.65mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 4ct Alexandrite (13.53×8.15mm, pear cut)
4ct Alexandrite Pear (13.53×8.15mm)
4ct Diamond Pear (14.36×8.65mm)
Difference: 13% (10.18 mm²)
4ct Diamond (Pear, 14.36×8.65mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 4ct Alexandrite (Pear, 13.53×8.15mm).


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