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1ct Ruby (Oval, 7.56×5.04mm, Dark Red) vs 0.5ct Ruby (Oval, 6×4mm, Dark Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Ruby (7.56×5.04mm, oval cut) appears 59% larger than 0.5ct Ruby (6×4mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Ruby (oval cut)
vs
 0.5ct Ruby (oval cut)
dark red
 
dark red
7.56×5.04 mm 6×4 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Ruby (oval cut, 7.56×5.04mm, Dark Red color)   Actual size of 0.5ct Ruby (oval cut, 6×4mm, Dark Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Red 1ct Ruby (oval cut, 7.56×5.04mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Dark Red 0.5ct Ruby (oval cut, 6×4mm) 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
 30% vs 24%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Ruby Oval (7.56×5.04mm, Dark Red) and 0.5ct Ruby Oval (6×4mm, Dark 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.


1 Ct Ruby (Oval) 0.5 Ct Ruby (Oval)
7.56×5.04 mm vs 6×4 mm
31.24 mm²   19.68 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Ruby (7.56×5.04mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Ruby (6×4mm, oval cut)
1ct Ruby Oval (7.56×5.04mm)
0.5ct Ruby Oval (6×4mm)
Difference: 59% (11.56 mm²)
1ct Ruby (Oval, 7.56×5.04mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 0.5ct Ruby (Oval, 6×4mm).


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