0.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 5.06×3.75mm, Red) vs 4ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.14×7.51mm, Yellow)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Sapphire (10.14×7.51mm, emerald cut) appears 4 times larger than 0.5ct Ruby (5.06×3.75mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.06×3.75 mm | 10.14×7.51 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
0.5ct Ruby Emerald (5.06×3.75mm, Red)
and
4ct Sapphire Emerald (10.14×7.51mm, Yellow)
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
Ruby and Sapphire have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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 Ruby (Emerald) | 4 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 5.06×3.75 mm | vs | 10.14×7.51 mm |
| 17.65 mm² | 70.82 mm² |
| 0.5ct Ruby Emerald (5.06×3.75mm) | |
| 4ct Sapphire Emerald (10.14×7.51mm) | |
| Difference: 301% (53.17 mm²) |
4ct Sapphire (Emerald, 10.14×7.51mm) has approx. 301% more face-up area than 0.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 5.06×3.75mm). In other words, it's 4.01x larger.
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