0.5ct Ruby (Round, 5×5mm, Red) vs 1ct Ruby (Round, 6.2×6.2mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Ruby (6.2×6.2mm, round cut) appears 54% larger than 0.5ct Ruby (5×5mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Ruby (round cut) |
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| 5×5 mm | 6.2×6.2 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Ruby Round (5×5mm, Red)
and
1ct Ruby Round (6.2×6.2mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 0.5 Ct Ruby (Round) | 1 Ct Ruby (Round) | |
| 5×5 mm | vs | 6.2×6.2 mm |
| 19.63 mm² | 30.19 mm² |
| 0.5ct Ruby Round (5×5mm) | |
| 1ct Ruby Round (6.2×6.2mm) | |
| Difference: 54% (10.56 mm²) |
1ct Ruby (Round, 6.2×6.2mm) has approx. 54% more face-up area than 0.5ct Ruby (Round, 5×5mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5 x 5) vs. 1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 6.1 x 6.1)
- 0.5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5 x 5) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5 x 5)
- 0.5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5 x 5) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.41 x 5.41)
- 0.5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5 x 5) vs. 0.2ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5 x 3)
- 1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5.98 x 5.98) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 3ct Ruby (Round, Red, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 0.5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 4.75 x 4.75) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.41 x 5.41)
- 1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5.98 x 5.98) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)