2ct Ruby (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm, Red) vs 2ct Spinel (Emerald, 8.33×6.17mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Spinel (8.33×6.17mm, emerald cut) appears 7% larger than 2ct Ruby (8.05×5.96mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.05×5.96 mm | 8.33×6.17 mm | |
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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
2ct Ruby Emerald (8.05×5.96mm, Red)
and
2ct Spinel Emerald (8.33×6.17mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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.
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 (Emerald) | 2 Ct Spinel (Emerald) | |
| 8.05×5.96 mm | vs | 8.33×6.17 mm |
| 44.62 mm² | 47.8 mm² |
| 2ct Ruby Emerald (8.05×5.96mm) | |
| 2ct Spinel Emerald (8.33×6.17mm) | |
| Difference: 7% (3.18 mm²) |
2ct Spinel (Emerald, 8.33×6.17mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 2ct Ruby (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.67 x 6.42)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9.21 x 6.82)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.04 x 7.04)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.94 x 6.94)
- 2ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.05 x 5.96) vs. 5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 10.92 x 8.09)