2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 13.54×6.77mm, Violet) vs 5ct Ruby (Round, 10.22×10.22mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (10.22×10.22mm, round cut) appears 26% larger than 2ct Tourmaline (13.54×6.77mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2ct Tourmaline Marquise (13.54×6.77mm, Violet)
and
5ct Ruby Round (10.22×10.22mm, 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.
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 Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.1 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline (Marquise) | 5 Ct Ruby (Round) | |
| 13.54×6.77 mm | vs | 10.22×10.22 mm |
| 65.08 mm² | 82.03 mm² |
| 2ct Tourmaline Marquise (13.54×6.77mm) | |
| 5ct Ruby Round (10.22×10.22mm) | |
| Difference: 26% (16.95 mm²) |
5ct Ruby Round (10.22×10.22mm) has approx. 26% more face-up area than 2ct Tourmaline Marquise (13.54×6.77mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 13.54 x 6.77) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2.5ct Sapphire (Marquise, Blue, 13.4 x 6.7)
- 1.09ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Dark Violet, 11.06 x 5.53) vs. 1.21ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 11.06 x 5.53)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 10.74 x 5.37) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.75ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Bluish Green, 9.7 x 4.15) vs. 0.74ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Bluish Green, 5.78 x 4.78)
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 14.1 x 7.05)
- 1.58ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 12.52 x 6.26) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Light Green , 13.54 x 6.77) vs. 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29)
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