19ct Andesine (Pear, 25.96×15.64mm, Orange) vs 19ct Benitoite (Pear, 23.39×14.09mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 19ct Andesine (25.96×15.64mm, pear cut) appears 23% larger than 19ct Benitoite (23.39×14.09mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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19ct Benitoite (pear cut) |
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| 25.96×15.64 mm | 23.39×14.09 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
19ct Andesine Pear (25.96×15.64mm, Orange)
and
19ct Benitoite Pear (23.39×14.09mm, 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.
| 19 Ct Andesine (Pear) | 19 Ct Benitoite (Pear) | |
| 25.96×15.64 mm | vs | 23.39×14.09 mm |
| 296.39 mm² | 240.58 mm² |
| 19ct Andesine Pear (25.96×15.64mm) | |
| 19ct Benitoite Pear (23.39×14.09mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (55.81 mm²) |
19ct Andesine (Pear, 25.96×15.64mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 19ct Benitoite (Pear, 23.39×14.09mm).
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