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7ct Ruby (Pear, 15.89×9.57mm, Red) vs 8ct Ruby (Pear, 16.62×10.01mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Ruby (16.62×10.01mm, pear cut) appears 9% larger than 7ct Ruby (15.89×9.57mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

7ct Ruby (pear cut)
vs
 8ct Ruby (pear cut)
red
 
red
15.89×9.57 mm 16.62×10.01 mm
actual size
Actual size of 7ct Ruby (pear cut, 15.89×9.57mm, Red color)   Actual size of 8ct Ruby (pear cut, 16.62×10.01mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 7ct Ruby (pear cut, 15.89×9.57mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 8ct Ruby (pear cut, 16.62×10.01mm) 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
 57% vs 60%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 7ct Ruby Pear (15.89×9.57mm, Red) and 8ct Ruby Pear (16.62×10.01mm, 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.


7 Ct Ruby (Pear) 8 Ct Ruby (Pear)
15.89×9.57 mm vs 16.62×10.01 mm
111.01 mm²   121.45 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Ruby (16.62×10.01mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 7ct Ruby (15.89×9.57mm, pear cut)
7ct Ruby Pear (15.89×9.57mm)
8ct Ruby Pear (16.62×10.01mm)
Difference: 9% (10.44 mm²)
8ct Ruby (Pear, 16.62×10.01mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 7ct Ruby (Pear, 15.89×9.57mm).


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