5.5ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 12.73×12.73mm, Bluish Green) vs 8.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 15.84×10.56mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Alexandrite (15.84×10.56mm, oval cut) appears 37% larger than 5.5ct Alexandrite (12.73×12.73mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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8.5ct Alexandrite (oval cut) |
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| 12.73×12.73 mm | 15.84×10.56 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Alexandrite Trillion (12.73×12.73mm, Bluish Green)
and
8.5ct Alexandrite Oval (15.84×10.56mm, 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?
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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.
| 5.5 Ct Alexandrite (Trillion) | 8.5 Ct Alexandrite (Oval) | |
| 12.73×12.73 mm | vs | 15.84×10.56 mm |
| 100.47 mm² | 137.16 mm² |
| 5.5ct Alexandrite Trillion (12.73×12.73mm) | |
| 8.5ct Alexandrite Oval (15.84×10.56mm) | |
| Difference: 37% (36.69 mm²) |
8.5ct Alexandrite (Oval, 15.84×10.56mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 5.5ct Alexandrite (Trillion, 12.73×12.73mm).
Popular comparisons:
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