1ct Citrine (Round, 6.86×6.86mm, Light Orange) vs 0.2ct Ruby (Pear, 4.86×2.93mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Citrine (6.86×6.86mm, round cut) appears 3.6 times larger than 0.2ct Ruby (4.86×2.93mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.86×6.86 mm | 4.86×2.93 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
1ct Citrine Round (6.86×6.86mm, Light Orange)
and
0.2ct Ruby Pear (4.86×2.93mm, 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.
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 Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 1 Ct Citrine (Round) | 0.2 Ct Ruby (Pear) | |
| 6.86×6.86 mm | vs | 4.86×2.93 mm |
| 36.96 mm² | 10.4 mm² |
| 1ct Citrine Round (6.86×6.86mm) | |
| 0.2ct Ruby Pear (4.86×2.93mm) | |
| Difference: 255% (26.56 mm²) |
1ct Citrine (Round, 6.86×6.86mm) has approx. 255% more face-up area than 0.2ct Ruby (Pear, 4.86×2.93mm). In other words, it's 3.55x larger.
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