12ct Andesine (Emerald, 16.73×12.39mm, Orange) vs 12ct Benitoite (Emerald, 15.07×11.16mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Andesine (16.73×12.39mm, emerald cut) appears 23% larger than 12ct Benitoite (15.07×11.16mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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12ct Benitoite (emerald cut) |
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| 16.73×12.39 mm | 15.07×11.16 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
12ct Andesine Emerald (16.73×12.39mm, Orange)
and
12ct Benitoite Emerald (15.07×11.16mm, Blue)
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, Benitoite will face-up smaller than Andesine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.65 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.
| 12 Ct Andesine (Emerald) | 12 Ct Benitoite (Emerald) | |
| 16.73×12.39 mm | vs | 15.07×11.16 mm |
| 192.77 mm² | 156.41 mm² |
| 12ct Andesine Emerald (16.73×12.39mm) | |
| 12ct Benitoite Emerald (15.07×11.16mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (36.36 mm²) |
12ct Andesine (Emerald, 16.73×12.39mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 12ct Benitoite (Emerald, 15.07×11.16mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Andesine (Emerald, Orange, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 6.89 x 5.1)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)