5ct Ruby (Cushion, 9.56×9.56mm, Red) vs 0.05ct Diamond (Round, 2.39×2.39mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (9.56×9.56mm, cushion cut) appears 18.3 times larger than 0.05ct Diamond (2.39×2.39mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.56×9.56 mm | 2.39×2.39 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
5ct Ruby Cushion (9.56×9.56mm, Red)
and
0.05ct Diamond Round (2.39×2.39mm, 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.
| 5 Ct Ruby (Cushion) | 0.05 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 9.56×9.56 mm | vs | 2.39×2.39 mm |
| 82.25 mm² | 4.49 mm² |
| 5ct Ruby Cushion (9.56×9.56mm) | |
| 0.05ct Diamond Round (2.39×2.39mm) | |
| Difference: 1732% (77.76 mm²) |
5ct Ruby (Cushion, 9.56×9.56mm) has approx. 1732% more face-up area than 0.05ct Diamond (Round, 2.39×2.39mm). In other words, it's 18.32x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 9.56 x 9.56) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96)
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- 5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 9.56 x 9.56) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
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- 5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 9.56 x 9.56) vs. 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59)
- 5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 9.56 x 9.56) vs. 8ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 11.18 x 11.18)
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- 5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 9.56 x 9.56) vs. 4ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 11 x 8)