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8ct Ruby (Round, 11.96×11.96mm, Red) vs 8ct Ruby (Cushion, 11.18×11.18mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Ruby (11.18×11.18mm, cushion cut) appears 0.1% larger than 8ct Ruby (11.96×11.96mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Ruby (round cut)
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11.96×11.96 mm 11.18×11.18 mm
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Actual size of 8ct Ruby (round cut, 11.96×11.96mm, Red color)   Actual size of 8ct Ruby (cushion cut, 11.18×11.18mm, Red color)
 
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Red 8ct Ruby (round cut, 11.96×11.96mm) on a left ring and finger
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Red 8ct Ruby (cushion cut, 11.18×11.18mm) on a right ring and finger
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Actual sizes of 8ct Ruby Round (11.96×11.96mm, Red) and 8ct Ruby Cushion (11.18×11.18mm, 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.


8 Ct Ruby (Round) 8 Ct Ruby (Cushion)
11.96×11.96 mm vs 11.18×11.18 mm
112.34 mm²   112.49 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Ruby (11.18×11.18mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Ruby (11.96×11.96mm, round cut)
8ct Ruby Round (11.96×11.96mm)
8ct Ruby Cushion (11.18×11.18mm)
Difference: 0.1% (0.15 mm²)
8ct Ruby Cushion (11.18×11.18mm) has approx. 0.1% more face-up area than 8ct Ruby Round (11.96×11.96mm).


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