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1.3ct Ruby (Cabochon, 7.47×4.98mm, Red) vs 0.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 5.31×3.93mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.3ct Ruby (7.47×4.98mm, cabochon cut) appears 57% larger than 0.5ct Diamond (5.31×3.93mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.3ct Ruby (cabochon cut)
vs
 0.5ct Diamond (emerald cut)
red
 
white
7.47×4.98 mm 5.31×3.93 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.3ct Ruby (cabochon cut, 7.47×4.98mm, Red color)   Actual size of 0.5ct Diamond (emerald cut, 5.31×3.93mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1.3ct Ruby (cabochon cut, 7.47×4.98mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 0.5ct Diamond (emerald cut, 5.31×3.93mm) 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
 30% vs 24%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.3ct Ruby Cabochon (7.47×4.98mm, Red) and 0.5ct Diamond Emerald (5.31×3.93mm, White) 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

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.


1.3 Ct Ruby (Cabochon) 0.5 Ct Diamond (Emerald)
7.47×4.98 mm vs 5.31×3.93 mm
30.5 mm²   19.41 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.3ct Ruby (7.47×4.98mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Diamond (5.31×3.93mm, emerald cut)
1.3ct Ruby Cabochon (7.47×4.98mm)
0.5ct Diamond Emerald (5.31×3.93mm)
Difference: 57% (11.09 mm²)
1.3ct Ruby (Cabochon, 7.47×4.98mm) has approx. 57% more face-up area than 0.5ct Diamond (Emerald, 5.31×3.93mm).


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