30ct Spinel (Princess, 16.9×16.9mm, Red) vs 30ct Andesine (Princess, 18.68×18.68mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 30ct Andesine (18.68×18.68mm, princess cut) appears 22% larger than 30ct Spinel (16.9×16.9mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 16.9×16.9 mm | 18.68×18.68 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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Actual sizes of
30ct Spinel Princess (16.9×16.9mm, Red)
and
30ct Andesine Princess (18.68×18.68mm, Orange)
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, Spinel will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 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.
| 30 Ct Spinel (Princess) | 30 Ct Andesine (Princess) | |
| 16.9×16.9 mm | vs | 18.68×18.68 mm |
| 285.61 mm² | 348.94 mm² |
| 30ct Spinel Princess (16.9×16.9mm) | |
| 30ct Andesine Princess (18.68×18.68mm) | |
| Difference: 22% (63.33 mm²) |
30ct Andesine (Princess, 18.68×18.68mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 30ct Spinel (Princess, 16.9×16.9mm).
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)