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1.5ct Ruby (Round, 6.84×6.84mm, Red) vs 2.1ct Ruby (Round, 7.66×7.66mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.1ct Ruby (7.66×7.66mm, round cut) appears 25% larger than 1.5ct Ruby (6.84×6.84mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Ruby (round cut)
vs
 2.1ct Ruby (round cut)
red
 
red
6.84×6.84 mm 7.66×7.66 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Ruby (round cut, 6.84×6.84mm, Red color)   Actual size of 2.1ct Ruby (round cut, 7.66×7.66mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1.5ct Ruby (round cut, 6.84×6.84mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 2.1ct Ruby (round cut, 7.66×7.66mm) 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
 41% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Ruby Round (6.84×6.84mm, Red) and 2.1ct Ruby Round (7.66×7.66mm, 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.


1.5 Ct Ruby (Round) 2.1 Ct Ruby (Round)
6.84×6.84 mm vs 7.66×7.66 mm
36.75 mm²   46.08 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.1ct Ruby (7.66×7.66mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Ruby (6.84×6.84mm, round cut)
1.5ct Ruby Round (6.84×6.84mm)
2.1ct Ruby Round (7.66×7.66mm)
Difference: 25% (9.33 mm²)
2.1ct Ruby (Round, 7.66×7.66mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 1.5ct Ruby (Round, 6.84×6.84mm).


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