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33ct Ruby (Pear, 27.27×16.43mm, Red) vs 33ct Andesine (Pear, 31.21×18.8mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 33ct Andesine (31.21×18.8mm, pear cut) appears 31% larger than 33ct Ruby (27.27×16.43mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

33ct Ruby (pear cut)
vs
 33ct Andesine (pear cut)
red
 
orange
27.27×16.43 mm 31.21×18.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 33ct Ruby (pear cut, 27.27×16.43mm, Red color)   Actual size of 33ct Andesine (pear cut, 31.21×18.8mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 33ct Ruby (pear cut, 27.27×16.43mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 33ct Andesine (pear cut, 31.21×18.8mm) 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
 98% vs 112%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 33ct Ruby Pear (27.27×16.43mm, Red) and 33ct Andesine Pear (31.21×18.8mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 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.


33 Ct Ruby (Pear) 33 Ct Andesine (Pear)
27.27×16.43 mm vs 31.21×18.8 mm
327.07 mm²   428.33 mm²
Face-up size outline for 33ct Andesine (31.21×18.8mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 33ct Ruby (27.27×16.43mm, pear cut)
33ct Ruby Pear (27.27×16.43mm)
33ct Andesine Pear (31.21×18.8mm)
Difference: 31% (101.26 mm²)
33ct Andesine (Pear, 31.21×18.8mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 33ct Ruby (Pear, 27.27×16.43mm).


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