36ct Spinel (Oval, 26.22×17.48mm, Red) vs 36ct Andesine (Oval, 28.97×19.31mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Andesine (28.97×19.31mm, oval cut) appears 22% larger than 36ct Spinel (26.22×17.48mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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36ct Andesine (oval cut) |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
36ct Spinel Oval (26.22×17.48mm, Red)
and
36ct Andesine Oval (28.97×19.31mm, 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?
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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.
| 36 Ct Spinel (Oval) | 36 Ct Andesine (Oval) | |
| 26.22×17.48 mm | vs | 28.97×19.31 mm |
| 375.83 mm² | 458.72 mm² |
| 36ct Spinel Oval (26.22×17.48mm) | |
| 36ct Andesine Oval (28.97×19.31mm) | |
| Difference: 22% (82.89 mm²) |
36ct Andesine (Oval, 28.97×19.31mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 36ct Spinel (Oval, 26.22×17.48mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Spinel (Oval, Light Blue, 7.83 x 5.22) vs. 1ct Topaz (Oval, Gray, 7.89 x 5.26)
- 1.21ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 6.36 x 6.36)
- 3.12ct Spinel (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 8)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Violet, 11 x 7.53) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Violet, 10 x 8)
- 3.12ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 8)
- 2.48ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 9.2 x 7.2) vs. 3ct Spinel (Round, Light Purple, 8.93 x 8.93)
- 1ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 7.83 x 5.22) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 11.3 x 7.53) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 9)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 11.3 x 7.53) vs. 3ct Spinel (Round, Light Purple, 8.93 x 8.93)