1ct Andesine (Oval, 8.66×5.77mm, Orange) vs 1ct Diamond (Pear, 9.05×5.45mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Andesine (8.66×5.77mm, oval cut) appears 14% larger than 1ct Diamond (9.05×5.45mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1ct Andesine Oval (8.66×5.77mm, Orange)
and
1ct Diamond Pear (9.05×5.45mm, White)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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.
| 1 Ct Andesine (Oval) | 1 Ct Diamond (Pear) | |
| 8.66×5.77 mm | vs | 9.05×5.45 mm |
| 40.97 mm² | 36.01 mm² |
| 1ct Andesine Oval (8.66×5.77mm) | |
| 1ct Diamond Pear (9.05×5.45mm) | |
| Difference: 14% (4.96 mm²) |
1ct Andesine (Oval, 8.66×5.77mm) has approx. 14% more face-up area than 1ct Diamond (Pear, 9.05×5.45mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 14ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 20.87 x 13.91) vs. 14ct Apatite (Oval, Orange, 19.64 x 13.09)
- 2ct Andesine (Oval, Dark Red, 10.91 x 7.27) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 2ct Andesine (Oval, Light Red, 10 x 8) vs. 2.28ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10 x 8)
- 2ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 10.91 x 7.27) vs. 1ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 8.66 x 5.77)
- 3ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 12.48 x 8.32) vs. 3ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 12.44 x 8.29)
- 3ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 12.48 x 8.32) vs. 3ct Chrysoberyl (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 11.19 x 7.46)
- 1ct Andesine (Oval, Orangey Red, 8.66 x 5.77) vs. 1ct Apatite (Pear, Blue, 8.95 x 5.39)
- 2.52ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 11.78 x 7.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)