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5ct Ruby (Cushion, 9.56×9.56mm, Red) vs 1ct Ruby (Cushion, 5.59×5.59mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (9.56×9.56mm, cushion cut) appears 2.9 times larger than 1ct Ruby (5.59×5.59mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Ruby (cushion cut)
vs
1ct Ruby (cushion cut)
red
 
red
9.56×9.56 mm 5.59×5.59 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Ruby (cushion cut, 9.56×9.56mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1ct Ruby (cushion cut, 5.59×5.59mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 5ct Ruby (cushion cut, 9.56×9.56mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1ct Ruby (cushion cut, 5.59×5.59mm) 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
57% vs 34%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Ruby Cushion (9.56×9.56mm, Red) and 1ct Ruby Cushion (5.59×5.59mm, 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.


5 Ct Ruby (Cushion) 1 Ct Ruby (Cushion)
9.56×9.56 mm vs 5.59×5.59 mm
82.25 mm²   28.12 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Ruby (9.56×9.56mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Ruby (5.59×5.59mm, cushion cut)
5ct Ruby Cushion (9.56×9.56mm)
1ct Ruby Cushion (5.59×5.59mm)
Difference: 192% (54.13 mm²)
5ct Ruby (Cushion, 9.56×9.56mm) has approx. 192% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby (Cushion, 5.59×5.59mm). In other words, it's 2.92x larger.


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