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1ct Andesine (Marquise, 11.12×5.56mm, Orange) vs 1ct Sunstone (Marquise, 11.16×5.58mm, Orangey Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Sunstone (11.16×5.58mm, marquise cut) appears 0.7% larger than 1ct Andesine (11.12×5.56mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Andesine (marquise cut)
vs
 1ct Sunstone (marquise cut)
orange
 
orangey red
11.12×5.56 mm 11.16×5.58 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Andesine (marquise cut, 11.12×5.56mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 1ct Sunstone (marquise cut, 11.16×5.58mm, Orangey Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 1ct Andesine (marquise cut, 11.12×5.56mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orangey Red 1ct Sunstone (marquise cut, 11.16×5.58mm) 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
 33% vs 34%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Andesine Marquise (11.12×5.56mm, Orange) and 1ct Sunstone Marquise (11.16×5.58mm, Orangey Red) 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, Andesine will face-up slightly smaller than Sunstone for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (2.67 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Sunstone 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.


1 Ct Andesine (Marquise) 1 Ct Sunstone (Marquise)
11.12×5.56 mm vs 11.16×5.58 mm
43.9 mm²   44.21 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Sunstone (11.16×5.58mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Andesine (11.12×5.56mm, marquise cut)
1ct Andesine Marquise (11.12×5.56mm)
1ct Sunstone Marquise (11.16×5.58mm)
Difference: 0.7% (0.31 mm²)
1ct Sunstone (Marquise, 11.16×5.58mm) has approx. 0.7% more face-up area than 1ct Andesine (Marquise, 11.12×5.56mm).


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