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2ct Ruby (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm, Red) vs 3ct Ruby (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Ruby (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut) appears 31% larger than 2ct Ruby (8.05×5.96mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
3ct Ruby (emerald cut)
red
 
red
8.05×5.96 mm 9.21×6.82 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Ruby (emerald cut, 8.05×5.96mm, Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Ruby (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm, 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 (emerald cut, 8.05×5.96mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 3ct Ruby (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm) 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
36% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Ruby Emerald (8.05×5.96mm, Red) and 3ct Ruby Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, 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 (Emerald) 3 Ct Ruby (Emerald)
8.05×5.96 mm vs 9.21×6.82 mm
44.62 mm²   58.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Ruby (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Ruby (8.05×5.96mm, emerald cut)
2ct Ruby Emerald (8.05×5.96mm)
3ct Ruby Emerald (9.21×6.82mm)
Difference: 31% (13.8 mm²)
3ct Ruby (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm) has approx. 31% more face-up area than 2ct Ruby (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm).


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