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11ct Ruby (Emerald, 14.2×10.52mm, Red) vs 11ct Andesine (Emerald, 16.25×12.04mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 11ct Andesine (16.25×12.04mm, emerald cut) appears 31% larger than 11ct Ruby (14.2×10.52mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

11ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
 11ct Andesine (emerald cut)
red
 
orange
14.2×10.52 mm 16.25×12.04 mm
actual size
Actual size of 11ct Ruby (emerald cut, 14.2×10.52mm, Red color)   Actual size of 11ct Andesine (emerald cut, 16.25×12.04mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 11ct Ruby (emerald cut, 14.2×10.52mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 11ct Andesine (emerald cut, 16.25×12.04mm) 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
 63% vs 72%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 11ct Ruby Emerald (14.2×10.52mm, Red) and 11ct Andesine Emerald (16.25×12.04mm, Orange) 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, Ruby will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 2.67 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Andesine 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.


11 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 11 Ct Andesine (Emerald)
14.2×10.52 mm vs 16.25×12.04 mm
138.93 mm²   181.95 mm²
Face-up size outline for 11ct Andesine (16.25×12.04mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 11ct Ruby (14.2×10.52mm, emerald cut)
11ct Ruby Emerald (14.2×10.52mm)
11ct Andesine Emerald (16.25×12.04mm)
Difference: 31% (43.02 mm²)
11ct Andesine (Emerald, 16.25×12.04mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 11ct Ruby (Emerald, 14.2×10.52mm).


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