12ct Ruby (Emerald, 14.62×10.83mm, Red) vs 19ct Emerald (Emerald, 26×12mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 19ct Emerald (26×12mm, emerald cut) appears 97% larger than 12ct Ruby (14.62×10.83mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
12ct Ruby Emerald (14.62×10.83mm, Red)
and
19ct Emerald Emerald (26×12mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 12 Ct Ruby (Emerald) | 19 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 14.62×10.83 mm | vs | 26×12 mm |
| 147.25 mm² | 290.16 mm² |
| 12ct Ruby Emerald (14.62×10.83mm) | |
| 19ct Emerald Emerald (26×12mm) | |
| Difference: 97% (142.91 mm²) |
19ct Emerald (Emerald, 26×12mm) has approx. 97% more face-up area than 12ct Ruby (Emerald, 14.62×10.83mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 12ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 14.62 x 10.83) vs. 12ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 16.66 x 12.34)
- 12ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 14.62 x 10.83) vs. 19ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 19.43 x 14.39)
- 12ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 14.62 x 10.83) vs. 26ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 21.56 x 15.97)
- 12ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 14.62 x 10.83) vs. 12ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 15.3 x 11.33)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.67 x 6.42) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.07 x 6.72)
- 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 2ct Ruby (Round, Red, 7.53 x 7.53)
- 1ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 6.39 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62)