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1.5ct Sunstone (Marquise, 12.76×6.38mm, Orangey Red) vs 1.5ct Almandine (Marquise, 11.08×5.54mm, Dark Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Sunstone (12.76×6.38mm, marquise cut) appears 33% larger than 1.5ct Almandine (11.08×5.54mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Sunstone (marquise cut)
vs
 1.5ct Almandine (marquise cut)
orangey red
 
dark red
12.76×6.38 mm 11.08×5.54 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Sunstone (marquise cut, 12.76×6.38mm, Orangey Red color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Almandine (marquise cut, 11.08×5.54mm, Dark Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orangey Red 1.5ct Sunstone (marquise cut, 12.76×6.38mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Red 1.5ct Almandine (marquise cut, 11.08×5.54mm) 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
 38% vs 33%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Sunstone Marquise (12.76×6.38mm, Orangey Red) and 1.5ct Almandine Marquise (11.08×5.54mm, Dark Red) 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, Almandine will face-up smaller than Sunstone for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.05 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Sunstone 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.


1.5 Ct Sunstone (Marquise) 1.5 Ct Almandine (Marquise)
12.76×6.38 mm vs 11.08×5.54 mm
57.8 mm²   43.58 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sunstone (12.76×6.38mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Almandine (11.08×5.54mm, marquise cut)
1.5ct Sunstone Marquise (12.76×6.38mm)
1.5ct Almandine Marquise (11.08×5.54mm)
Difference: 33% (14.22 mm²)
1.5ct Sunstone (Marquise, 12.76×6.38mm) has approx. 33% more face-up area than 1.5ct Almandine (Marquise, 11.08×5.54mm).


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