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16ct Andesine (Emerald, 18.41×13.64mm, Orange) vs 16ct Benitoite (Emerald, 16.59×12.29mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Andesine (18.41×13.64mm, emerald cut) appears 23% larger than 16ct Benitoite (16.59×12.29mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

16ct Andesine (emerald cut)
vs
 16ct Benitoite (emerald cut)
orange
 
blue
18.41×13.64 mm 16.59×12.29 mm
actual size
Actual size of 16ct Andesine (emerald cut, 18.41×13.64mm, Orange color)   Actual size of 16ct Benitoite (emerald cut, 16.59×12.29mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orange 16ct Andesine (emerald cut, 18.41×13.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 16ct Benitoite (emerald cut, 16.59×12.29mm) 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
 81% vs 73%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 16ct Andesine Emerald (18.41×13.64mm, Orange) and 16ct Benitoite Emerald (16.59×12.29mm, 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.

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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.


16 Ct Andesine (Emerald) 16 Ct Benitoite (Emerald)
18.41×13.64 mm vs 16.59×12.29 mm
233.53 mm²   189.62 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Andesine (18.41×13.64mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 16ct Benitoite (16.59×12.29mm, emerald cut)
16ct Andesine Emerald (18.41×13.64mm)
16ct Benitoite Emerald (16.59×12.29mm)
Difference: 23% (43.91 mm²)
16ct Andesine (Emerald, 18.41×13.64mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 16ct Benitoite (Emerald, 16.59×12.29mm).


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