1ct Spinel (Princess, 5.44×5.44mm, Red) vs 1ct Almandine (Princess, 5.23×5.23mm, Dark Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Spinel (5.44×5.44mm, princess cut) appears 8% larger than 1ct Almandine (5.23×5.23mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.44×5.44 mm | 5.23×5.23 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 Spinel Princess (5.44×5.44mm, Red)
and
1ct Almandine Princess (5.23×5.23mm, Dark 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Almandine will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.05 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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 Spinel (Princess) | 1 Ct Almandine (Princess) | |
| 5.44×5.44 mm | vs | 5.23×5.23 mm |
| 29.59 mm² | 27.35 mm² |
| 1ct Spinel Princess (5.44×5.44mm) | |
| 1ct Almandine Princess (5.23×5.23mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (2.24 mm²) |
1ct Spinel (Princess, 5.44×5.44mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1ct Almandine (Princess, 5.23×5.23mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Spinel (Princess, Gray, 7.01 x 7.01) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 1ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 5.57 x 5.57) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 5.37 x 5.37)
- 2ct Spinel (Princess, Gray, 7.01 x 7.01) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 40ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 19.04 x 19.04) vs. 40ct Spinel (Emerald, Red, 22.61 x 16.75)
- 0.5ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 4.42 x 4.42) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 1ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 5.57 x 5.57) vs. 1ct Diamond (Princess, White, 5.51 x 5.51)
- 5ct Spinel (Princess, Blue, 9.52 x 9.52) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 9.56 x 9.56)
- 4ct Spinel (Princess, Blue, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 9.19 x 9.19)
- 2.45ct Spinel (Princess, Gray, 7.5 x 7.5) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)