0.15ct Ruby (Marquise, 5.24×2.62mm, Red) vs 0.15ct Emerald (Marquise, 5.98×2.99mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.15ct Emerald (5.98×2.99mm, marquise cut) appears 30% larger than 0.15ct Ruby (5.24×2.62mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.24×2.62 mm | 5.98×2.99 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.15ct Ruby Marquise (5.24×2.62mm, Red)
and
0.15ct Emerald Marquise (5.98×2.99mm, Green)
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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 0.15 Ct Ruby (Marquise) | 0.15 Ct Emerald (Marquise) | |
| 5.24×2.62 mm | vs | 5.98×2.99 mm |
| 9.75 mm² | 12.69 mm² |
| 0.15ct Ruby Marquise (5.24×2.62mm) | |
| 0.15ct Emerald Marquise (5.98×2.99mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (2.94 mm²) |
0.15ct Emerald (Marquise, 5.98×2.99mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 0.15ct Ruby (Marquise, 5.24×2.62mm).
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