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1ct Ruby (Cushion, 5.59×5.59mm, Red) vs 2.95ct Sapphire (Cushion, 8.02×8.02mm, Dark Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.95ct Sapphire (8.02×8.02mm, cushion cut) appears 2.1 times larger than 1ct Ruby (5.59×5.59mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Ruby (cushion cut)
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2.95ct Sapphire (cushion cut)
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dark blue
5.59×5.59 mm 8.02×8.02 mm
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Actual size of 1ct Ruby (cushion cut, 5.59×5.59mm, Red color)   Actual size of 2.95ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.02×8.02mm, Dark Blue color)
 
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Red 1ct Ruby (cushion cut, 5.59×5.59mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Dark Blue 2.95ct Sapphire (cushion cut, 8.02×8.02mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 1ct Ruby Cushion (5.59×5.59mm, Red) and 2.95ct Sapphire Cushion (8.02×8.02mm, Dark Blue) 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

Ruby and Sapphire have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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 Ct Ruby (Cushion) 2.95 Ct Sapphire (Cushion)
5.59×5.59 mm vs 8.02×8.02 mm
28.12 mm²   57.89 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.95ct Sapphire (8.02×8.02mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Ruby (5.59×5.59mm, cushion cut)
1ct Ruby Cushion (5.59×5.59mm)
2.95ct Sapphire Cushion (8.02×8.02mm)
Difference: 106% (29.77 mm²)
2.95ct Sapphire Cushion (8.02×8.02mm) has approx. 106% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby Cushion (5.59×5.59mm). In other words, it's 2.06x larger.


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