16ct Sinhalite (Marquise, 25.66×12.83mm, Light Brown) vs 16ct Andesine (Marquise, 28.04×14.02mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Andesine (28.04×14.02mm, marquise cut) appears 19% larger than 16ct Sinhalite (25.66×12.83mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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16ct Andesine (marquise cut) |
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| 25.66×12.83 mm | 28.04×14.02 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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
16ct Sinhalite Marquise (25.66×12.83mm, Light Brown)
and
16ct Andesine Marquise (28.04×14.02mm, 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, Sinhalite will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.48 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.
| 16 Ct Sinhalite (Marquise) | 16 Ct Andesine (Marquise) | |
| 25.66×12.83 mm | vs | 28.04×14.02 mm |
| 233.74 mm² | 279.12 mm² |
| 16ct Sinhalite Marquise (25.66×12.83mm) | |
| 16ct Andesine Marquise (28.04×14.02mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (45.38 mm²) |
16ct Andesine (Marquise, 28.04×14.02mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 16ct Sinhalite (Marquise, 25.66×12.83mm).
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