×
carat vs. color  length*  width*
  ×

(or examine a )
* size in mm (optional)

0.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, 5.43×3.62mm, Red) vs 0.5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 5.43×3.62mm, Blue)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

0.5ct Ruby (cabochon cut)
vs
 0.5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut)
red
 
blue
5.43×3.62 mm 5.43×3.62 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.5ct Ruby (cabochon cut, 5.43×3.62mm, Red color)   Actual size of 0.5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 5.43×3.62mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 0.5ct Ruby (cabochon cut, 5.43×3.62mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 0.5ct Sapphire (cabochon cut, 5.43×3.62mm) 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
 22% vs 22%
Saved...
Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
USA UK Asia EU1 EU2
Actual sizes of 0.5ct Ruby Cabochon (5.43×3.62mm, Red) and 0.5ct Sapphire Cabochon (5.43×3.62mm, 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.

Where to buy?

For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Face-up Size

Ruby and Sapphire 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.


0.5 Ct Ruby (Cabochon) 0.5 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon)
5.43×3.62 mm vs 5.43×3.62 mm
16.12 mm²   16.12 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 5.43×3.62mm
0.5ct Ruby Cabochon (5.43×3.62mm)
0.5ct Sapphire Cabochon (5.43×3.62mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
0.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, 5.43×3.62mm) and 0.5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 5.43×3.62mm) have the same face-up area.


Popular comparisons: