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1 Ct Ruby (Round)

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2 Ct Topaz (Round)

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light bluish green
5.98×5.98 mm 7.85×7.85 mm
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Actual size of 1ct Ruby   Actual size of 2ct Topaz
 
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Red 1ct Ruby on a ring
64 mm
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Ring on a right finger
Light Bluish Green 2ct Topaz on a ring
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Actual sizes of 1ct Ruby Round (5.98×5.98mm, Red) and 2ct Topaz Round (7.85×7.85mm, Light Bluish Green) 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?

JamesAllen → high-quality Rubies, high-end jewelry and competitive prices. Highly recommended.
Amazon → usually offers a good selection from many different vendors. Worth a check.

Face-up Size

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.53 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Topaz 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 (Round) 2 Ct Topaz (Round)
5.98×5.98 mm vs 7.85×7.85 mm
28.09 mm²   48.4 mm²
Face-up size outline
Face-up size outline
1ct Ruby Round (5.98×5.98mm)
2ct Topaz Round (7.85×7.85mm)
Difference: 72% (20.31 mm²)
2ct Topaz Round (7.85×7.85mm) has approx. 72% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby Round (5.98×5.98mm).


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