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15ct Andesine (Asscher, 15.04×15.04mm, Orange) vs 15ct Benitoite (Asscher, 13.56×13.56mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Andesine (15.04×15.04mm, asscher cut) appears 23% larger than 15ct Benitoite (13.56×13.56mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Andesine (asscher cut)
vs
 15ct Benitoite (asscher cut)
orange
 
blue
15.04×15.04 mm 13.56×13.56 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Andesine (asscher cut, 15.04×15.04mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 15ct Benitoite (asscher cut, 13.56×13.56mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 15ct Andesine (asscher cut, 15.04×15.04mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 15ct Benitoite (asscher cut, 13.56×13.56mm) 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
 89% vs 81%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Andesine Asscher (15.04×15.04mm, Orange) and 15ct Benitoite Asscher (13.56×13.56mm, Blue) 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, Benitoite will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.65 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.


15 Ct Andesine (Asscher) 15 Ct Benitoite (Asscher)
15.04×15.04 mm vs 13.56×13.56 mm
208.11 mm²   169.16 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Andesine (15.04×15.04mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Benitoite (13.56×13.56mm, asscher cut)
15ct Andesine Asscher (15.04×15.04mm)
15ct Benitoite Asscher (13.56×13.56mm)
Difference: 23% (38.95 mm²)
15ct Andesine (Asscher, 15.04×15.04mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 15ct Benitoite (Asscher, 13.56×13.56mm).


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