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16ct Ruby (Princess, 13.24×13.24mm, Red) vs 16ct Andesine (Princess, 15.15×15.15mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Andesine (15.15×15.15mm, princess cut) appears 31% larger than 16ct Ruby (13.24×13.24mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

16ct Ruby (princess cut)
vs
16ct Andesine (princess cut)
red
 
orange
13.24×13.24 mm 15.15×15.15 mm
actual size
Actual size of 16ct Ruby (princess cut, 13.24×13.24mm, Red color)   Actual size of 16ct Andesine (princess cut, 15.15×15.15mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 16ct Ruby (princess cut, 13.24×13.24mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 16ct Andesine (princess cut, 15.15×15.15mm) 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
79% vs 90%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 16ct Ruby Princess (13.24×13.24mm, Red) and 16ct Andesine Princess (15.15×15.15mm, 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.

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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.


16 Ct Ruby (Princess) 16 Ct Andesine (Princess)
13.24×13.24 mm vs 15.15×15.15 mm
175.3 mm²   229.52 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Andesine (15.15×15.15mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 16ct Ruby (13.24×13.24mm, princess cut)
16ct Ruby Princess (13.24×13.24mm)
16ct Andesine Princess (15.15×15.15mm)
Difference: 31% (54.22 mm²)
16ct Andesine (Princess, 15.15×15.15mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 16ct Ruby (Princess, 13.24×13.24mm).


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