15ct Andesine (Pear, 24×14.46mm, Orange) vs 15ct Benitoite (Pear, 21.63×13.03mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Andesine (24×14.46mm, pear cut) appears 23% larger than 15ct Benitoite (21.63×13.03mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 24×14.46 mm | 21.63×13.03 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
15ct Andesine Pear (24×14.46mm, Orange)
and
15ct Benitoite Pear (21.63×13.03mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 (Pear) | 15 Ct Benitoite (Pear) | |
| 24×14.46 mm | vs | 21.63×13.03 mm |
| 253.34 mm² | 205.74 mm² |
| 15ct Andesine Pear (24×14.46mm) | |
| 15ct Benitoite Pear (21.63×13.03mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (47.6 mm²) |
15ct Andesine (Pear, 24×14.46mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 15ct Benitoite (Pear, 21.63×13.03mm).
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