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36ct Ruby (Baguette, 22.89×15.26mm, Red) vs 36ct Andesine (Baguette, 26.19×17.46mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Andesine (26.19×17.46mm, baguette cut) appears 31% larger than 36ct Ruby (22.89×15.26mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

36ct Ruby (baguette cut)
vs
36ct Andesine (baguette cut)
red
 
orange
22.89×15.26 mm 26.19×17.46 mm
actual size
Actual size of 36ct Ruby (baguette cut, 22.89×15.26mm, Red color)   Actual size of 36ct Andesine (baguette cut, 26.19×17.46mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 36ct Ruby (baguette cut, 22.89×15.26mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 36ct Andesine (baguette cut, 26.19×17.46mm) 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
91% vs 104%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 36ct Ruby Baguette (22.89×15.26mm, Red) and 36ct Andesine Baguette (26.19×17.46mm, 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.


36 Ct Ruby (Baguette) 36 Ct Andesine (Baguette)
22.89×15.26 mm vs 26.19×17.46 mm
349.3 mm²   457.28 mm²
Face-up size outline for 36ct Andesine (26.19×17.46mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 36ct Ruby (22.89×15.26mm, baguette cut)
36ct Ruby Baguette (22.89×15.26mm)
36ct Andesine Baguette (26.19×17.46mm)
Difference: 31% (107.98 mm²)
36ct Andesine (Baguette, 26.19×17.46mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 36ct Ruby (Baguette, 22.89×15.26mm).


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