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3 Ct Ruby (Pear)

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3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)

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blue
11.99×7.22 mm 9.21×6.82 mm
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Red 3ct Ruby on a ring
64 mm
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Blue 3ct Sapphire on a ring
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Actual sizes of 3ct Ruby Pear (11.99×7.22mm, Red) and 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, Blue) 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

Ruby and Sapphire have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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 Ct Ruby (Pear) 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
11.99×7.22 mm vs 9.21×6.82 mm
63.19 mm²   58.42 mm²
Face-up size outline
Face-up size outline
3ct Ruby Pear (11.99×7.22mm)
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm)
Difference: 8% (4.77 mm²)
3ct Ruby Pear (11.99×7.22mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm).


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