5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm, Red) vs 5ct Emerald (Oval, 14.75×9.83mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Emerald (14.75×9.83mm, oval cut) appears 30% larger than 5ct Ruby (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 12.93×8.62 mm | 14.75×9.83 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm, Red)
and
5ct Emerald Oval (14.75×9.83mm, Green)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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 (Oval) | 5 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 12.93×8.62 mm | vs | 14.75×9.83 mm |
| 91.39 mm² | 118.89 mm² |
| 5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm) | |
| 5ct Emerald Oval (14.75×9.83mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (27.5 mm²) |
5ct Emerald (Oval, 14.75×9.83mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 9ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 15.74 x 10.49)
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 13.88 x 9.25)
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16)
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 10.92 x 8.09)
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 4.14ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.69 x 8.66)
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 7.28 x 5.39)