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5.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 12.53×8.35mm, Bluish Green) vs 5.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 12.24×8.16mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Alexandrite (12.53×8.35mm, baguette cut) appears 5% larger than 5.5ct Sapphire (12.24×8.16mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Alexandrite (baguette cut)
vs
 5.5ct Sapphire (baguette cut)
bluish green
 
blue
12.53×8.35 mm 12.24×8.16 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 12.53×8.35mm, Bluish Green color)   Actual size of 5.5ct Sapphire (baguette cut, 12.24×8.16mm, 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 5.5ct Alexandrite (baguette cut, 12.53×8.35mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 5.5ct Sapphire (baguette cut, 12.24×8.16mm) 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
 50% vs 49%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Alexandrite Baguette (12.53×8.35mm, Bluish Green) and 5.5ct Sapphire Baguette (12.24×8.16mm, 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Alexandrite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.73 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Alexandrite 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.


5.5 Ct Alexandrite (Baguette) 5.5 Ct Sapphire (Baguette)
12.53×8.35 mm vs 12.24×8.16 mm
104.63 mm²   99.88 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Alexandrite (12.53×8.35mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Sapphire (12.24×8.16mm, baguette cut)
5.5ct Alexandrite Baguette (12.53×8.35mm)
5.5ct Sapphire Baguette (12.24×8.16mm)
Difference: 5% (4.75 mm²)
5.5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, 12.53×8.35mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 5.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 12.24×8.16mm).


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