1ct Ruby (Oval, 8×6mm, Red) vs 1ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm, Blue)
Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.
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1ct Sapphire (oval cut) |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Ruby Oval (8×6mm, Red)
and
1ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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 (Oval) | 1 Ct Sapphire (Oval) | |
| 8×6 mm | vs | 8×6 mm |
| 39.36 mm² | 39.36 mm² |

| 1ct Ruby Oval (8×6mm) | |
| 1ct Sapphire Oval (8×6mm) | |
| Difference: 0% (0 mm²) |
1ct Ruby (Oval, 8×6mm) and 1ct Sapphire (Oval, 8×6mm) have the same face-up area.
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 6 x 6)
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1.3ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 9.06 x 5.46)
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 2ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 4.06ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 11.39 x 7.75)