1.5 Carat Ruby (Emerald, 7.3×5.41mm, Red)
Color:
Actual size is set for screen
How big is a 1.5 carat emerald-cut Ruby?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 1.5ct emerald-cut Ruby would be around 7.3×5.41 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Ruby is 1.35. See below how big it looks on a ring and finger.
Ring:
Skin tone:
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Ring width:
3.0 mm
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64 mm
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Ring |
Gold |
Skin tone |
Light |
Ring diameter |
16.9 mm |
Ring width |
3.0 mm |
Finger length |
64 mm |
Finger coverage |
33 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Ruby is a red to pink variety of the mineral Corundum. Its name comes from the Latin word "ruber", which simply means "red". Most Rubies on the market are heat-treated to enhance their color and clarity.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Gem Details
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Name:
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Ruby |
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Mineral Group:
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Corundum |
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Shape:
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Emerald |
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Chemical Formula:
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Al2O3 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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9 |
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Specific Gravity
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4 |
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Carat weight:
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1.5 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.3 g (0.0106 ounces) |
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Points:
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150 pts |
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Length:
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7.3 mm |
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Width:
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5.41 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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36.73 mm² |
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Volume:
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75 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.35 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.76 - 1.77 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous to adamantine |
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Wearability:
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Excellent |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Ruby can be found in the following colors:
 
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Birthstone:
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Ruby is a birthstone for the month of July |
Popular comparisons:
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 7.65 x 5.67)
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 4.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Dark Blue, 12.48 x 8.32)
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 1.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 6.4 x 6.4)
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62)
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 0.5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 4.75 x 4.75)
- 1.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 7.3 x 5.41) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)