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6ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11.91×8.82mm, Dark Violet) vs 6ct Sapphire (Round, 10.86×10.86mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Alexandrite (11.91×8.82mm, emerald cut) appears 5% larger than 6ct Sapphire (10.86×10.86mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Alexandrite (emerald cut)
vs
 6ct Sapphire (round cut)
dark violet
 
purple
11.91×8.82 mm 10.86×10.86 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 11.91×8.82mm, Dark Violet color)   Actual size of 6ct Sapphire (round cut, 10.86×10.86mm, Purple color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Violet 6ct Alexandrite (emerald cut, 11.91×8.82mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 6ct Sapphire (round cut, 10.86×10.86mm) 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
 53% vs 65%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Alexandrite Emerald (11.91×8.82mm, Dark Violet) and 6ct Sapphire Round (10.86×10.86mm, Purple) 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.


6 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) 6 Ct Sapphire (Round)
11.91×8.82 mm vs 10.86×10.86 mm
97.69 mm²   92.63 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Alexandrite (11.91×8.82mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Sapphire (10.86×10.86mm, round cut)
6ct Alexandrite Emerald (11.91×8.82mm)
6ct Sapphire Round (10.86×10.86mm)
Difference: 5% (5.06 mm²)
6ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11.91×8.82mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 6ct Sapphire (Round, 10.86×10.86mm).


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