6ct Emerald (Emerald, 13.23×9.8mm, Green) vs 6ct Ruby (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, emerald cut) appears 17% larger than 6ct Ruby (13.74×9.16mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm, Green)
and
6ct Ruby Oval (13.74×9.16mm, 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
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.7 - 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.
| 6 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | 6 Ct Ruby (Oval) | |
| 13.23×9.8 mm | vs | 13.74×9.16 mm |
| 120.58 mm² | 103.2 mm² |
| 6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm) | |
| 6ct Ruby Oval (13.74×9.16mm) | |
| Difference: 17% (17.38 mm²) |
6ct Emerald Emerald (13.23×9.8mm) has approx. 17% more face-up area than 6ct Ruby Oval (13.74×9.16mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 12ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 19.74 x 13.16)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 11.6 x 8.59)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 40ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 24.89 x 18.44)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09)
- 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8) vs. 3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78)
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