4.93ct Ruby (Princess, 9.4×9.4mm, Red) vs 4.9ct Diamond (Princess, 9.36×9.36mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.93ct Ruby (9.4×9.4mm, princess cut) appears 0.9% larger than 4.9ct Diamond (9.36×9.36mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.4×9.4 mm | 9.36×9.36 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4.93ct Ruby Princess (9.4×9.4mm, Red)
and
4.9ct Diamond Princess (9.36×9.36mm, White)
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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 4.93 Ct Ruby (Princess) | 4.9 Ct Diamond (Princess) | |
| 9.4×9.4 mm | vs | 9.36×9.36 mm |
| 88.36 mm² | 87.61 mm² |
| 4.93ct Ruby Princess (9.4×9.4mm) | |
| 4.9ct Diamond Princess (9.36×9.36mm) | |
| Difference: 0.9% (0.75 mm²) |
4.93ct Ruby (Princess, 9.4×9.4mm) has approx. 0.9% more face-up area than 4.9ct Diamond (Princess, 9.36×9.36mm).
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