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5ct Ruby (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm, Red) vs 1.2ct Ruby (Pear, 8.83×5.32mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (14.21×8.56mm, pear cut) appears 2.6 times larger than 1.2ct Ruby (8.83×5.32mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Ruby (pear cut)
vs
1.2ct Ruby (pear cut)
red
 
red
14.21×8.56 mm 8.83×5.32 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Ruby (pear cut, 14.21×8.56mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1.2ct Ruby (pear cut, 8.83×5.32mm, 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 (pear cut, 14.21×8.56mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1.2ct Ruby (pear cut, 8.83×5.32mm) 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
51% vs 32%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Ruby Pear (14.21×8.56mm, Red) and 1.2ct Ruby Pear (8.83×5.32mm, 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 (Pear) 1.2 Ct Ruby (Pear)
14.21×8.56 mm vs 8.83×5.32 mm
88.8 mm²   34.29 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Ruby (14.21×8.56mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.2ct Ruby (8.83×5.32mm, pear cut)
5ct Ruby Pear (14.21×8.56mm)
1.2ct Ruby Pear (8.83×5.32mm)
Difference: 159% (54.51 mm²)
5ct Ruby (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm) has approx. 159% more face-up area than 1.2ct Ruby (Pear, 8.83×5.32mm). In other words, it's 2.59x larger.


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