1ct Andesine (Oval, 8.78×5.85mm, Orange) vs 1ct Sunstone (Oval, 8.79×5.86mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Sunstone (8.79×5.86mm, oval cut) appears 0.3% larger than 1ct Andesine (8.78×5.85mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Sunstone (oval cut) |
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| 8.78×5.85 mm | 8.79×5.86 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Andesine Oval (8.78×5.85mm, Orange)
and
1ct Sunstone Oval (8.79×5.86mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 Sunstone (Oval) | |
| 8.78×5.85 mm | vs | 8.79×5.86 mm |
| 42.12 mm² | 42.24 mm² |
| 1ct Andesine Oval (8.78×5.85mm) | |
| 1ct Sunstone Oval (8.79×5.86mm) | |
| Difference: 0.3% (0.12 mm²) |
1ct Sunstone (Oval, 8.79×5.86mm) has approx. 0.3% more face-up area than 1ct Andesine (Oval, 8.78×5.85mm).
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)
- 1ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 8.66 x 5.77) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 2.52ct Andesine (Oval, Orange, 11.78 x 7.85) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)