0.4ct Diamond (Princess, 4.06×4.06mm, Bluish Green) vs 0.4ct Ruby (Round, 4.4×4.4mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.4ct Colored Diamond (4.06×4.06mm, princess cut) appears 8% larger than 0.4ct Ruby (4.4×4.4mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 4.06×4.06 mm | 4.4×4.4 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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Actual sizes of
0.4ct Diamond Princess (4.06×4.06mm, Bluish Green)
and
0.4ct Ruby Round (4.4×4.4mm, 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?
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 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.
| 0.4 Ct Colored Diamond (Princess) | 0.4 Ct Ruby (Round) | |
| 4.06×4.06 mm | vs | 4.4×4.4 mm |
| 16.48 mm² | 15.21 mm² |
| 0.4ct Colored Diamond Princess (4.06×4.06mm) | |
| 0.4ct Ruby Round (4.4×4.4mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (1.27 mm²) |
0.4ct Colored Diamond (Princess, 4.06×4.06mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 0.4ct Ruby (Round, 4.4×4.4mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.4ct Diamond (Princess, Bluish Green, 4.06 x 4.06) vs. 0.7ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 4.77 x 4.77)
- 0.2ct Diamond (Princess, White, 3.22 x 3.22) vs. 0.3ct Diamond (Princess, White, 3.69 x 3.69)
- 0.7ct Diamond (Princess, White, 4.83 x 4.82) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Princess, White, 4.82 x 4.77)
- 1.53ct Diamond (Princess, White, 6.34 x 6.39) vs. 1.24ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.01 x 6.12)
- 0.7ct Diamond (Princess, White, 4.83 x 4.82) vs. 0.6ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.45 x 5.46)
- 0.37ct Diamond (Princess, White, 3.96 x 3.96) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Princess, White, 5.37 x 5.37)
- 1ct Diamond (Princess, White, 5.51 x 5.51) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Diamond (Princess, White, 4.83 x 4.82) vs. 0.61ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.42 x 5.44)