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4.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.54×7.81mm, Red) vs 4ct Ruby (Round, 9.49×9.49mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Ruby (10.54×7.81mm, emerald cut) appears 8% larger than 4ct Ruby (9.49×9.49mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4.5ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
 4ct Ruby (round cut)
red
 
red
10.54×7.81 mm 9.49×9.49 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4.5ct Ruby (emerald cut, 10.54×7.81mm, Red color)   Actual size of 4ct Ruby (round cut, 9.49×9.49mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 4.5ct Ruby (emerald cut, 10.54×7.81mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 4ct Ruby (round cut, 9.49×9.49mm) 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
 47% vs 57%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4.5ct Ruby Emerald (10.54×7.81mm, Red) and 4ct Ruby Round (9.49×9.49mm, 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.


4.5 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 4 Ct Ruby (Round)
10.54×7.81 mm vs 9.49×9.49 mm
76.56 mm²   70.73 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Ruby (10.54×7.81mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 4ct Ruby (9.49×9.49mm, round cut)
4.5ct Ruby Emerald (10.54×7.81mm)
4ct Ruby Round (9.49×9.49mm)
Difference: 8% (5.83 mm²)
4.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.54×7.81mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 4ct Ruby (Round, 9.49×9.49mm).


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