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1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 7.3×5.41mm, Red) vs 1.5ct Spinel (Emerald, 7.57×5.61mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Spinel (7.57×5.61mm, emerald cut) appears 8% larger than 1.5ct Ruby (7.3×5.41mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
1.5ct Spinel (emerald cut)
red
 
red
7.3×5.41 mm 7.57×5.61 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Ruby (emerald cut, 7.3×5.41mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Spinel (emerald cut, 7.57×5.61mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1.5ct Ruby (emerald cut, 7.3×5.41mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1.5ct Spinel (emerald cut, 7.57×5.61mm) 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
33% vs 34%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Ruby Emerald (7.3×5.41mm, Red) and 1.5ct Spinel Emerald (7.57×5.61mm, 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

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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.


1.5 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 1.5 Ct Spinel (Emerald)
7.3×5.41 mm vs 7.57×5.61 mm
36.73 mm²   39.49 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Spinel (7.57×5.61mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Ruby (7.3×5.41mm, emerald cut)
1.5ct Ruby Emerald (7.3×5.41mm)
1.5ct Spinel Emerald (7.57×5.61mm)
Difference: 8% (2.76 mm²)
1.5ct Spinel (Emerald, 7.57×5.61mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 7.3×5.41mm).


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