18ct Quartz (Marquise, 29.22×14.61mm, Brown) vs 18ct Andesine (Marquise, 29.16×14.58mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Quartz (29.22×14.61mm, marquise cut) appears 0.4% larger than 18ct Andesine (29.16×14.58mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 29.22×14.61 mm | 29.16×14.58 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
18ct Quartz Marquise (29.22×14.61mm, Brown)
and
18ct Andesine Marquise (29.16×14.58mm, 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, Andesine will face-up slightly smaller than Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.67 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Quartz 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.
| 18 Ct Quartz (Marquise) | 18 Ct Andesine (Marquise) | |
| 29.22×14.61 mm | vs | 29.16×14.58 mm |
| 303.1 mm² | 301.86 mm² |
| 18ct Quartz Marquise (29.22×14.61mm) | |
| 18ct Andesine Marquise (29.16×14.58mm) | |
| Difference: 0.4% (1.24 mm²) |
18ct Quartz (Marquise, 29.22×14.61mm) has approx. 0.4% more face-up area than 18ct Andesine (Marquise, 29.16×14.58mm).
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