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3.5ct Ruby (Marquise, 14.76×7.38mm, Red) vs 3.5ct Pyrope (Marquise, 15.04×7.52mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3.5ct Pyrope (15.04×7.52mm, marquise cut) appears 4% larger than 3.5ct Ruby (14.76×7.38mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3.5ct Ruby (marquise cut)
vs
 3.5ct Pyrope (marquise cut)
red
 
red
14.76×7.38 mm 15.04×7.52 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3.5ct Ruby (marquise cut, 14.76×7.38mm, Red color)   Actual size of 3.5ct Pyrope (marquise cut, 15.04×7.52mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 3.5ct Ruby (marquise cut, 14.76×7.38mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 3.5ct Pyrope (marquise cut, 15.04×7.52mm) 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
 44% vs 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3.5ct Ruby Marquise (14.76×7.38mm, Red) and 3.5ct Pyrope Marquise (15.04×7.52mm, 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

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Pyrope for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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.


3.5 Ct Ruby (Marquise) 3.5 Ct Pyrope (Marquise)
14.76×7.38 mm vs 15.04×7.52 mm
77.34 mm²   80.3 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3.5ct Pyrope (15.04×7.52mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 3.5ct Ruby (14.76×7.38mm, marquise cut)
3.5ct Ruby Marquise (14.76×7.38mm)
3.5ct Pyrope Marquise (15.04×7.52mm)
Difference: 4% (2.96 mm²)
3.5ct Pyrope (Marquise, 15.04×7.52mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 3.5ct Ruby (Marquise, 14.76×7.38mm).


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