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11ct Ruby (Princess, 11.68×11.68mm, Red) vs 11ct Andesine (Princess, 13.37×13.37mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 11ct Andesine (13.37×13.37mm, princess cut) appears 31% larger than 11ct Ruby (11.68×11.68mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

11ct Ruby (princess cut)
vs
 11ct Andesine (princess cut)
red
 
orange
11.68×11.68 mm 13.37×13.37 mm
actual size
Actual size of 11ct Ruby (princess cut, 11.68×11.68mm, Red color)   Actual size of 11ct Andesine (princess cut, 13.37×13.37mm, 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 (princess cut, 11.68×11.68mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 11ct Andesine (princess cut, 13.37×13.37mm) 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
 70% vs 80%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 11ct Ruby Princess (11.68×11.68mm, Red) and 11ct Andesine Princess (13.37×13.37mm, 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 (Princess) 11 Ct Andesine (Princess)
11.68×11.68 mm vs 13.37×13.37 mm
136.42 mm²   178.76 mm²
Face-up size outline for 11ct Andesine (13.37×13.37mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 11ct Ruby (11.68×11.68mm, princess cut)
11ct Ruby Princess (11.68×11.68mm)
11ct Andesine Princess (13.37×13.37mm)
Difference: 31% (42.34 mm²)
11ct Andesine (Princess, 13.37×13.37mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 11ct Ruby (Princess, 11.68×11.68mm).


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