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0.05ct Ruby (Round, 2.2×2.2mm, Red) vs 0.06ct Ruby (Round, 2.34×2.34mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.06ct Ruby (2.34×2.34mm, round cut) appears 13% larger than 0.05ct Ruby (2.2×2.2mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.05ct Ruby (round cut)
vs
0.06ct Ruby (round cut)
red
 
red
2.2×2.2 mm 2.34×2.34 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.05ct Ruby (round cut, 2.2×2.2mm, Red color)   Actual size of 0.06ct Ruby (round cut, 2.34×2.34mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 0.05ct Ruby (round cut, 2.2×2.2mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 0.06ct Ruby (round cut, 2.34×2.34mm) 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
14% vs 14%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.05ct Ruby Round (2.2×2.2mm, Red) and 0.06ct Ruby Round (2.34×2.34mm, Red) 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


0.05 Ct Ruby (Round) 0.06 Ct Ruby (Round)
2.2×2.2 mm vs 2.34×2.34 mm
3.8 mm²   4.3 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.06ct Ruby (2.34×2.34mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.05ct Ruby (2.2×2.2mm, round cut)
0.05ct Ruby Round (2.2×2.2mm)
0.06ct Ruby Round (2.34×2.34mm)
Difference: 13% (0.5 mm²)
0.06ct Ruby (Round, 2.34×2.34mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 0.05ct Ruby (Round, 2.2×2.2mm).


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