0.1ct Diamond (Marquise, 4.82×2.41mm, White) vs 1ct Ruby (Pear, 8.3×5mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Ruby (8.3×5mm, pear cut) appears 3.7 times larger than 0.1ct Diamond (4.82×2.41mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 4.82×2.41 mm | 8.3×5 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
0.1ct Diamond Marquise (4.82×2.41mm, White)
and
1ct Ruby Pear (8.3×5mm, 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.
| 0.1 Ct Diamond (Marquise) | 1 Ct Ruby (Pear) | |
| 4.82×2.41 mm | vs | 8.3×5 mm |
| 8.25 mm² | 30.3 mm² |
| 0.1ct Diamond Marquise (4.82×2.41mm) | |
| 1ct Ruby Pear (8.3×5mm) | |
| Difference: 267% (22.05 mm²) |
1ct Ruby (Pear, 8.3×5mm) has approx. 267% more face-up area than 0.1ct Diamond (Marquise, 4.82×2.41mm). In other words, it's 3.67x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 0.1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 4.82 x 2.41) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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- 0.1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 4.82 x 2.41) vs. 0.2ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 6.08 x 3.04)
- 0.1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 4.82 x 2.41) vs. 1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 10.38 x 5.19)
- 0.1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 4.82 x 2.41) vs. 0.07ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 4.28 x 2.14)