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1.2ct Ruby (Round, 6.5×6.5mm, Red) vs 1.2ct Ruby (Oval, 8.04×5.36mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.2ct Ruby (8.04×5.36mm, oval cut) appears 7% larger than 1.2ct Ruby (6.5×6.5mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.2ct Ruby (round cut)
vs
 1.2ct Ruby (oval cut)
red
 
red
6.5×6.5 mm 8.04×5.36 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.2ct Ruby (round cut, 6.5×6.5mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1.2ct Ruby (oval cut, 8.04×5.36mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1.2ct Ruby (round cut, 6.5×6.5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1.2ct Ruby (oval cut, 8.04×5.36mm) 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
 39% vs 32%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.2ct Ruby Round (6.5×6.5mm, Red) and 1.2ct Ruby Oval (8.04×5.36mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


1.2 Ct Ruby (Round) 1.2 Ct Ruby (Oval)
6.5×6.5 mm vs 8.04×5.36 mm
33.18 mm²   35.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.2ct Ruby (8.04×5.36mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.2ct Ruby (6.5×6.5mm, round cut)
1.2ct Ruby Round (6.5×6.5mm)
1.2ct Ruby Oval (8.04×5.36mm)
Difference: 7% (2.16 mm²)
1.2ct Ruby (Oval, 8.04×5.36mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 1.2ct Ruby (Round, 6.5×6.5mm).


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