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12ct Quartz (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm, Brown) vs 12ct Andesine (Cushion, 14.5×14.5mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Quartz (14.54×14.54mm, cushion cut) appears 0.5% larger than 12ct Andesine (14.5×14.5mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Quartz (cushion cut)
vs
12ct Andesine (cushion cut)
brown
 
orange
14.54×14.54 mm 14.5×14.5 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Quartz (cushion cut, 14.54×14.54mm, Brown color)   Actual size of 12ct Andesine (cushion cut, 14.5×14.5mm, Orange color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Brown 12ct Quartz (cushion cut, 14.54×14.54mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 12ct Andesine (cushion cut, 14.5×14.5mm) 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
87% vs 86%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Quartz Cushion (14.54×14.54mm, Brown) and 12ct Andesine Cushion (14.5×14.5mm, 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, Andesine will face-up slightly smaller than Quartz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (2.67 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Quartz 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.


12 Ct Quartz (Cushion) 12 Ct Andesine (Cushion)
14.54×14.54 mm vs 14.5×14.5 mm
190.27 mm²   189.23 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Quartz (14.54×14.54mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 12ct Andesine (14.5×14.5mm, cushion cut)
12ct Quartz Cushion (14.54×14.54mm)
12ct Andesine Cushion (14.5×14.5mm)
Difference: 0.5% (1.04 mm²)
12ct Quartz (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm) has approx. 0.5% more face-up area than 12ct Andesine (Cushion, 14.5×14.5mm).


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