0.12ct Diamond (Baguette, 3.57×2.38mm, White) vs 0.8ct Ruby (Marquise, 9.16×4.58mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.8ct Ruby (9.16×4.58mm, marquise cut) appears 3.5 times larger than 0.12ct Diamond (3.57×2.38mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 3.57×2.38 mm | 9.16×4.58 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.12ct Diamond Baguette (3.57×2.38mm, White)
and
0.8ct Ruby Marquise (9.16×4.58mm, 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 Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 0.12 Ct Diamond (Baguette) | 0.8 Ct Ruby (Marquise) | |
| 3.57×2.38 mm | vs | 9.16×4.58 mm |
| 8.5 mm² | 29.79 mm² |
| 0.12ct Diamond Baguette (3.57×2.38mm) | |
| 0.8ct Ruby Marquise (9.16×4.58mm) | |
| Difference: 250% (21.29 mm²) |
0.8ct Ruby (Marquise, 9.16×4.58mm) has approx. 250% more face-up area than 0.12ct Diamond (Baguette, 3.57×2.38mm). In other words, it's 3.5x larger.
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