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11ct Spinel (Asscher, 12.28×12.28mm, Red) vs 11ct Andesine (Asscher, 13.57×13.57mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 11ct Andesine (13.57×13.57mm, asscher cut) appears 22% larger than 11ct Spinel (12.28×12.28mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

11ct Spinel (asscher cut)
vs
 11ct Andesine (asscher cut)
red
 
orange
12.28×12.28 mm 13.57×13.57 mm
actual size
Actual size of 11ct Spinel (asscher cut, 12.28×12.28mm, Red color)   Actual size of 11ct Andesine (asscher cut, 13.57×13.57mm, 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 Spinel (asscher cut, 12.28×12.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 11ct Andesine (asscher cut, 13.57×13.57mm) 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
 73% vs 81%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 11ct Spinel Asscher (12.28×12.28mm, Red) and 11ct Andesine Asscher (13.57×13.57mm, 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, Spinel will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.6 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 Spinel (Asscher) 11 Ct Andesine (Asscher)
12.28×12.28 mm vs 13.57×13.57 mm
138.73 mm²   169.41 mm²
Face-up size outline for 11ct Andesine (13.57×13.57mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 11ct Spinel (12.28×12.28mm, asscher cut)
11ct Spinel Asscher (12.28×12.28mm)
11ct Andesine Asscher (13.57×13.57mm)
Difference: 22% (30.68 mm²)
11ct Andesine (Asscher, 13.57×13.57mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 11ct Spinel (Asscher, 12.28×12.28mm).


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