0.16ct Ruby (Round, 3.25×3.25mm, Red) vs 0.16ct Emerald (Emerald, 3.96×2.93mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.16ct Emerald (3.96×2.93mm, emerald cut) appears 30% larger than 0.16ct Ruby (3.25×3.25mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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0.16ct Emerald (emerald cut) |
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| 3.25×3.25 mm | 3.96×2.93 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
0.16ct Ruby Round (3.25×3.25mm, Red)
and
0.16ct Emerald Emerald (3.96×2.93mm, Green)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 0.16 Ct Ruby (Round) | 0.16 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 3.25×3.25 mm | vs | 3.96×2.93 mm |
| 8.3 mm² | 10.79 mm² |
| 0.16ct Ruby Round (3.25×3.25mm) | |
| 0.16ct Emerald Emerald (3.96×2.93mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (2.49 mm²) |
0.16ct Emerald (Emerald, 3.96×2.93mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 0.16ct Ruby (Round, 3.25×3.25mm).
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