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0.5ct Peridot (Baguette, 5.84×3.89mm, Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Ruby (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Ruby (6.93×4.62mm, baguette cut) appears 41% larger than 0.5ct Peridot (5.84×3.89mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

0.5ct Peridot (baguette cut)
vs
1ct Ruby (baguette cut)
yellowish green
 
red
5.84×3.89 mm 6.93×4.62 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.5ct Peridot (baguette cut, 5.84×3.89mm, Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 1ct Ruby (baguette cut, 6.93×4.62mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Yellowish Green 0.5ct Peridot (baguette cut, 5.84×3.89mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1ct Ruby (baguette cut, 6.93×4.62mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
24% vs 28%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.5ct Peridot Baguette (5.84×3.89mm, Yellowish Green) and 1ct Ruby Baguette (6.93×4.62mm, 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.34 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Peridot 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.


0.5 Ct Peridot (Baguette) 1 Ct Ruby (Baguette)
5.84×3.89 mm vs 6.93×4.62 mm
22.72 mm²   32.02 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Ruby (6.93×4.62mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.5ct Peridot (5.84×3.89mm, baguette cut)
0.5ct Peridot Baguette (5.84×3.89mm)
1ct Ruby Baguette (6.93×4.62mm)
Difference: 41% (9.3 mm²)
1ct Ruby (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm) has approx. 41% more face-up area than 0.5ct Peridot (Baguette, 5.84×3.89mm).


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