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5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm, Red) vs 5ct Diamond (Oval, 13.88×9.25mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Diamond (13.88×9.25mm, oval cut) appears 15% larger than 5ct Ruby (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Ruby (oval cut)
vs
 5ct Diamond (oval cut)
red
 
white
12.93×8.62 mm 13.88×9.25 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Ruby (oval cut, 12.93×8.62mm, Red color)   Actual size of 5ct Diamond (oval cut, 13.88×9.25mm, White 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 (oval cut, 12.93×8.62mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 5ct Diamond (oval cut, 13.88×9.25mm) 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
 52% vs 55%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm, Red) and 5ct Diamond Oval (13.88×9.25mm, 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.

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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.


5 Ct Ruby (Oval) 5 Ct Diamond (Oval)
12.93×8.62 mm vs 13.88×9.25 mm
91.39 mm²   105.28 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Diamond (13.88×9.25mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 5ct Ruby (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut)
5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm)
5ct Diamond Oval (13.88×9.25mm)
Difference: 15% (13.89 mm²)
5ct Diamond (Oval, 13.88×9.25mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm).


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