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0.1ct Sapphire (Princess, 2.49×2.49mm, Blue) vs 0.1ct Ruby (Round, 2.77×2.77mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.1ct Sapphire (2.49×2.49mm, princess cut) appears 3% larger than 0.1ct Ruby (2.77×2.77mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.1ct Sapphire (princess cut)
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0.1ct Ruby (round cut)
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red
2.49×2.49 mm 2.77×2.77 mm
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Actual size of 0.1ct Sapphire (princess cut, 2.49×2.49mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 0.1ct Ruby (round cut, 2.77×2.77mm, Red color)
 
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Blue 0.1ct Sapphire (princess cut, 2.49×2.49mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Ring on a right finger
Red 0.1ct Ruby (round cut, 2.77×2.77mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 0.1ct Sapphire Princess (2.49×2.49mm, Blue) and 0.1ct Ruby Round (2.77×2.77mm, 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

Sapphire and Ruby have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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.


0.1 Ct Sapphire (Princess) 0.1 Ct Ruby (Round)
2.49×2.49 mm vs 2.77×2.77 mm
6.2 mm²   6.03 mm²
Face-up size outline for 0.1ct Sapphire (2.49×2.49mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.1ct Ruby (2.77×2.77mm, round cut)
0.1ct Sapphire Princess (2.49×2.49mm)
0.1ct Ruby Round (2.77×2.77mm)
Difference: 3% (0.17 mm²)
0.1ct Sapphire Princess (2.49×2.49mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 0.1ct Ruby Round (2.77×2.77mm).


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