6ct Ruby (Princess, 9.54×9.54mm, Red) vs 6ct Pyrope (Princess, 9.73×9.73mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Pyrope (9.73×9.73mm, princess cut) appears 4% larger than 6ct Ruby (9.54×9.54mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.54×9.54 mm | 9.73×9.73 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Ruby Princess (9.54×9.54mm, Red)
and
6ct Pyrope Princess (9.73×9.73mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Pyrope for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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 Ruby (Princess) | 6 Ct Pyrope (Princess) | |
| 9.54×9.54 mm | vs | 9.73×9.73 mm |
| 91.01 mm² | 94.67 mm² |
| 6ct Ruby Princess (9.54×9.54mm) | |
| 6ct Pyrope Princess (9.73×9.73mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (3.66 mm²) |
6ct Pyrope (Princess, 9.73×9.73mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 6ct Ruby (Princess, 9.54×9.54mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 6.77 x 6.77) vs. 2ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.94 x 6.94)
- 0.8ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 4.99 x 4.99) vs. 0.9ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 5.19 x 5.19)
- 0.27ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 3.5 x 3.5) vs. 0.36ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 4 x 4)
- 0.75ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 4.88 x 4.88) vs. 0.75ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5.43 x 5.43)
- 0.8ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 4.99 x 4.99) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.93ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 9.4 x 9.4) vs. 4.93ct Diamond (Princess, White, 9.38 x 9.38)
- 1ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 5.37 x 5.37) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 3ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 7.75 x 7.75) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 7.29 x 7.29) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)