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1ct Ruby (Emerald, 6.39×4.73mm, Red) vs 1ct Spinel (Emerald, 6.62×4.9mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Spinel (6.62×4.9mm, emerald cut) appears 7% larger than 1ct Ruby (6.39×4.73mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
1ct Spinel (emerald cut)
red
 
red
6.39×4.73 mm 6.62×4.9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Ruby (emerald cut, 6.39×4.73mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1ct Spinel (emerald cut, 6.62×4.9mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1ct Ruby (emerald cut, 6.39×4.73mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1ct Spinel (emerald cut, 6.62×4.9mm) 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
28% vs 29%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Ruby Emerald (6.39×4.73mm, Red) and 1ct Spinel Emerald (6.62×4.9mm, 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

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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.


1 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 1 Ct Spinel (Emerald)
6.39×4.73 mm vs 6.62×4.9 mm
28.11 mm²   30.17 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Spinel (6.62×4.9mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Ruby (6.39×4.73mm, emerald cut)
1ct Ruby Emerald (6.39×4.73mm)
1ct Spinel Emerald (6.62×4.9mm)
Difference: 7% (2.06 mm²)
1ct Spinel (Emerald, 6.62×4.9mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby (Emerald, 6.39×4.73mm).


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