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15ct Ruby (Emerald, 15.75×11.67mm, Red) vs 20ct Ruby (Emerald, 17.33×12.84mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Ruby (17.33×12.84mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 15ct Ruby (15.75×11.67mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
20ct Ruby (emerald cut)
red
 
red
15.75×11.67 mm 17.33×12.84 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Ruby (emerald cut, 15.75×11.67mm, Red color)   Actual size of 20ct Ruby (emerald cut, 17.33×12.84mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 15ct Ruby (emerald cut, 15.75×11.67mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 20ct Ruby (emerald cut, 17.33×12.84mm) 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
70% vs 76%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Ruby Emerald (15.75×11.67mm, Red) and 20ct Ruby Emerald (17.33×12.84mm, 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

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.


15 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 20 Ct Ruby (Emerald)
15.75×11.67 mm vs 17.33×12.84 mm
170.94 mm²   206.94 mm²
Face-up size outline for 20ct Ruby (17.33×12.84mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Ruby (15.75×11.67mm, emerald cut)
15ct Ruby Emerald (15.75×11.67mm)
20ct Ruby Emerald (17.33×12.84mm)
Difference: 21% (36 mm²)
20ct Ruby (Emerald, 17.33×12.84mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 15ct Ruby (Emerald, 15.75×11.67mm).


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