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40ct Spinel (Cabochon, 24.24×16.16mm, Red) vs 40ct Andesine (Cabochon, 26.78×17.85mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Andesine (26.78×17.85mm, cabochon cut) appears 22% larger than 40ct Spinel (24.24×16.16mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

40ct Spinel (cabochon cut)
vs
40ct Andesine (cabochon cut)
red
 
orange
24.24×16.16 mm 26.78×17.85 mm
actual size
Actual size of 40ct Spinel (cabochon cut, 24.24×16.16mm, Red color)   Actual size of 40ct Andesine (cabochon cut, 26.78×17.85mm, Orange color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 40ct Spinel (cabochon cut, 24.24×16.16mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 40ct Andesine (cabochon cut, 26.78×17.85mm) 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
96% vs 106%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 40ct Spinel Cabochon (24.24×16.16mm, Red) and 40ct Andesine Cabochon (26.78×17.85mm, 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, 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.


40 Ct Spinel (Cabochon) 40 Ct Andesine (Cabochon)
24.24×16.16 mm vs 26.78×17.85 mm
321.21 mm²   391.98 mm²
Face-up size outline for 40ct Andesine (26.78×17.85mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 40ct Spinel (24.24×16.16mm, cabochon cut)
40ct Spinel Cabochon (24.24×16.16mm)
40ct Andesine Cabochon (26.78×17.85mm)
Difference: 22% (70.77 mm²)
40ct Andesine (Cabochon, 26.78×17.85mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 40ct Spinel (Cabochon, 24.24×16.16mm).


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