12ct Ruby (Trillion, 16.74×16.74mm, Red) vs 12ct Andesine (Trillion, 19.15×19.15mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Andesine (19.15×19.15mm, trillion cut) appears 31% larger than 12ct Ruby (16.74×16.74mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 16.74×16.74 mm | 19.15×19.15 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
12ct Ruby Trillion (16.74×16.74mm, Red)
and
12ct Andesine Trillion (19.15×19.15mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
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.
| 12 Ct Ruby (Trillion) | 12 Ct Andesine (Trillion) | |
| 16.74×16.74 mm | vs | 19.15×19.15 mm |
| 173.74 mm² | 227.37 mm² |
| 12ct Ruby Trillion (16.74×16.74mm) | |
| 12ct Andesine Trillion (19.15×19.15mm) | |
| Difference: 31% (53.63 mm²) |
12ct Andesine (Trillion, 19.15×19.15mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 12ct Ruby (Trillion, 16.74×16.74mm).
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