28ct Spinel (Baguette, 21.8×14.53mm, Red) vs 28ct Andesine (Baguette, 24.08×16.05mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 28ct Andesine (24.08×16.05mm, baguette cut) appears 22% larger than 28ct Spinel (21.8×14.53mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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28ct Andesine (baguette cut) |
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| 21.8×14.53 mm | 24.08×16.05 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
28ct Spinel Baguette (21.8×14.53mm, Red)
and
28ct Andesine Baguette (24.08×16.05mm, 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.
| 28 Ct Spinel (Baguette) | 28 Ct Andesine (Baguette) | |
| 21.8×14.53 mm | vs | 24.08×16.05 mm |
| 316.75 mm² | 386.48 mm² |
| 28ct Spinel Baguette (21.8×14.53mm) | |
| 28ct Andesine Baguette (24.08×16.05mm) | |
| Difference: 22% (69.73 mm²) |
28ct Andesine (Baguette, 24.08×16.05mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 28ct Spinel (Baguette, 21.8×14.53mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.8 x 3.2) vs. 0.1ct Spinel (Baguette, Dark Yellowish Green, 3.33 x 2.22)
- 2.7ct Spinel (Baguette, Blue, 9.99 x 6.66) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 5.66 x 5.66)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Green, 4.8 x 3) vs. 0.7ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 7.11 x 7.11)
- 0.3ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.8 x 3.2) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 4.85 x 3.23)
- 0.25ct Spinel (Baguette, Red, 4.52 x 3.01) vs. 0.25ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 4.56 x 3.04)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Marquise, Gray, 12.88 x 6.44)
- 2ct Spinel (Baguette, Gray, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cabochon, Gray, 8.93 x 5.95)