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2ct Ruby (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm, Red) vs 8ct Ruby (Oval, 15.33×10.22mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Ruby (15.33×10.22mm, oval cut) appears 2.9 times larger than 2ct Ruby (6.97×6.97mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Ruby (cushion cut)
vs
 8ct Ruby (oval cut)
red
 
red
6.97×6.97 mm 15.33×10.22 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Ruby (cushion cut, 6.97×6.97mm, Red color)   Actual size of 8ct Ruby (oval cut, 15.33×10.22mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 2ct Ruby (cushion cut, 6.97×6.97mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 8ct Ruby (oval cut, 15.33×10.22mm) 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
 42% vs 61%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Ruby Cushion (6.97×6.97mm, Red) and 8ct Ruby Oval (15.33×10.22mm, 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.


2 Ct Ruby (Cushion) 8 Ct Ruby (Oval)
6.97×6.97 mm vs 15.33×10.22 mm
43.72 mm²   128.47 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Ruby (15.33×10.22mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Ruby (6.97×6.97mm, cushion cut)
2ct Ruby Cushion (6.97×6.97mm)
8ct Ruby Oval (15.33×10.22mm)
Difference: 194% (84.75 mm²)
8ct Ruby (Oval, 15.33×10.22mm) has approx. 194% more face-up area than 2ct Ruby (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm). In other words, it's 2.94x larger.


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