12ct Spinel (Oval, 18.18×12.12mm, Red) vs 12ct Andesine (Oval, 20.09×13.39mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Andesine (20.09×13.39mm, oval cut) appears 22% larger than 12ct Spinel (18.18×12.12mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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12ct Andesine (oval cut) |
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| 18.18×12.12 mm | 20.09×13.39 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 Spinel Oval (18.18×12.12mm, Red)
and
12ct Andesine Oval (20.09×13.39mm, 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?
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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.
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 Spinel (Oval) | 12 Ct Andesine (Oval) | |
| 18.18×12.12 mm | vs | 20.09×13.39 mm |
| 180.68 mm² | 220.58 mm² |
| 12ct Spinel Oval (18.18×12.12mm) | |
| 12ct Andesine Oval (20.09×13.39mm) | |
| Difference: 22% (39.9 mm²) |
12ct Andesine (Oval, 20.09×13.39mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 12ct Spinel (Oval, 18.18×12.12mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Spinel (Oval, Light Blue, 7.83 x 5.22) vs. 1ct Topaz (Oval, Gray, 7.89 x 5.26)
- 1.21ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 6.36 x 6.36)
- 3.12ct Spinel (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 8)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Violet, 11 x 7.53) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Violet, 10 x 8)
- 3.12ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 8)
- 2.48ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 9.2 x 7.2) vs. 3ct Spinel (Round, Light Purple, 8.93 x 8.93)
- 1ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 7.83 x 5.22) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 11.3 x 7.53) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 9)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 11.3 x 7.53) vs. 3ct Spinel (Round, Light Purple, 8.93 x 8.93)