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36ct Andesine (Radiant, 20.82×20.82mm, Orange) vs 36ct Benitoite (Radiant, 18.76×18.76mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Andesine (20.82×20.82mm, radiant cut) appears 23% larger than 36ct Benitoite (18.76×18.76mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

36ct Andesine (radiant cut)
vs
 36ct Benitoite (radiant cut)
orange
 
blue
20.82×20.82 mm 18.76×18.76 mm
actual size
Actual size of 36ct Andesine (radiant cut, 20.82×20.82mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 36ct Benitoite (radiant cut, 18.76×18.76mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 36ct Andesine (radiant cut, 20.82×20.82mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 36ct Benitoite (radiant cut, 18.76×18.76mm) 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
 124% vs 112%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 36ct Andesine Radiant (20.82×20.82mm, Orange) and 36ct Benitoite Radiant (18.76×18.76mm, Blue) 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, Benitoite will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.65 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.


36 Ct Andesine (Radiant) 36 Ct Benitoite (Radiant)
20.82×20.82 mm vs 18.76×18.76 mm
411.8 mm²   334.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 36ct Andesine (20.82×20.82mm, radiant cut)
Face-up size outline for 36ct Benitoite (18.76×18.76mm, radiant cut)
36ct Andesine Radiant (20.82×20.82mm)
36ct Benitoite Radiant (18.76×18.76mm)
Difference: 23% (77.46 mm²)
36ct Andesine (Radiant, 20.82×20.82mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 36ct Benitoite (Radiant, 18.76×18.76mm).


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