10ct Ruby (Baguette, 14.93×9.95mm, Red) vs 10ct Peridot (Emerald, 14.59×10.81mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Ruby (14.93×9.95mm, baguette cut) appears 1% larger than 10ct Peridot (14.59×10.81mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.93×9.95 mm | 14.59×10.81 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
10ct Ruby Baguette (14.93×9.95mm, Red)
and
10ct Peridot Emerald (14.59×10.81mm, Yellowish Green)
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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.34 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Peridot 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.
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.
| 10 Ct Ruby (Baguette) | 10 Ct Peridot (Emerald) | |
| 14.93×9.95 mm | vs | 14.59×10.81 mm |
| 148.55 mm² | 146.68 mm² |
| 10ct Ruby Baguette (14.93×9.95mm) | |
| 10ct Peridot Emerald (14.59×10.81mm) | |
| Difference: 1% (1.87 mm²) |
10ct Ruby (Baguette, 14.93×9.95mm) has approx. 1% more face-up area than 10ct Peridot (Emerald, 14.59×10.81mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3.8ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 10.82 x 7.21) vs. 8.16ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 17.36 x 11.57)
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.5ct Ruby (Baguette, Dark Red, 5.51 x 3.67) vs. 0.7ct Ruby (Baguette, Dark Red, 6.15 x 4.1)
- 20ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 18.81 x 12.54) vs. 11ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 20 x 10)
- 3ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 9.99 x 6.66) vs. 5ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 11.85 x 7.9)
- 0.5ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 5.51 x 3.67) vs. 0.3ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 4.64 x 3.09)
- 0.75ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.3 x 4.2) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 4.05 x 2.7) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)