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5.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 11.27×8.35mm, Blue) vs 2ct Ruby (Round, 7.53×7.53mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Sapphire (11.27×8.35mm, emerald cut) appears 97% larger than 2ct Ruby (7.53×7.53mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
vs
 2ct Ruby (round cut)
blue
 
red
11.27×8.35 mm 7.53×7.53 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 11.27×8.35mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2ct Ruby (round cut, 7.53×7.53mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 5.5ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 11.27×8.35mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 2ct Ruby (round cut, 7.53×7.53mm) 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
 50% vs 45%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Sapphire Emerald (11.27×8.35mm, Blue) and 2ct Ruby Round (7.53×7.53mm, 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

Sapphire and Ruby 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.


5.5 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) 2 Ct Ruby (Round)
11.27×8.35 mm vs 7.53×7.53 mm
87.52 mm²   44.53 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Sapphire (11.27×8.35mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Ruby (7.53×7.53mm, round cut)
5.5ct Sapphire Emerald (11.27×8.35mm)
2ct Ruby Round (7.53×7.53mm)
Difference: 97% (42.99 mm²)
5.5ct Sapphire (Emerald, 11.27×8.35mm) has approx. 97% more face-up area than 2ct Ruby (Round, 7.53×7.53mm).


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