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2.5ct Ruby (Pear, 11.27×6.79mm, Red) vs 2.5ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.27×6.79mm, Violet)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

2.5ct Ruby (pear cut)
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2.5ct Sapphire (pear cut)
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violet
11.27×6.79 mm 11.27×6.79 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Ruby (pear cut, 11.27×6.79mm, Red color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Sapphire (pear cut, 11.27×6.79mm, Violet color)
 
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Red 2.5ct Ruby (pear cut, 11.27×6.79mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
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Violet 2.5ct Sapphire (pear cut, 11.27×6.79mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Ruby Pear (11.27×6.79mm, Red) and 2.5ct Sapphire Pear (11.27×6.79mm, Violet) 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.


2.5 Ct Ruby (Pear) 2.5 Ct Sapphire (Pear)
11.27×6.79 mm vs 11.27×6.79 mm
55.86 mm²   55.86 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 11.27×6.79mm
2.5ct Ruby Pear (11.27×6.79mm)
2.5ct Sapphire Pear (11.27×6.79mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
2.5ct Ruby Pear (11.27×6.79mm) and 2.5ct Sapphire Pear (11.27×6.79mm) have the same face-up area.


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