36ct Ruby (Pear, 28.09×16.92mm, Red) vs 36ct Andesine (Pear, 32.14×19.36mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Andesine (32.14×19.36mm, pear cut) appears 31% larger than 36ct Ruby (28.09×16.92mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 28.09×16.92 mm | 32.14×19.36 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
36ct Ruby Pear (28.09×16.92mm, Red)
and
36ct Andesine Pear (32.14×19.36mm, 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, 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.
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 (Pear) | 36 Ct Andesine (Pear) | |
| 28.09×16.92 mm | vs | 32.14×19.36 mm |
| 346.96 mm² | 454.23 mm² |
| 36ct Ruby Pear (28.09×16.92mm) | |
| 36ct Andesine Pear (32.14×19.36mm) | |
| Difference: 31% (107.27 mm²) |
36ct Andesine (Pear, 32.14×19.36mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 36ct Ruby (Pear, 28.09×16.92mm).
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