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1.5ct Sapphire (Round, 6.84×6.84mm, Purple) vs 0.95ct Ruby (Round, 5.88×5.88mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Sapphire (6.84×6.84mm, round cut) appears 35% larger than 0.95ct Ruby (5.88×5.88mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.5ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
 0.95ct Ruby (round cut)
purple
 
red
6.84×6.84 mm 5.88×5.88 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Sapphire (round cut, 6.84×6.84mm, Purple color)   Actual size of 0.95ct Ruby (round cut, 5.88×5.88mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Purple 1.5ct Sapphire (round cut, 6.84×6.84mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 0.95ct Ruby (round cut, 5.88×5.88mm) 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 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Sapphire Round (6.84×6.84mm, Purple) and 0.95ct Ruby Round (5.88×5.88mm, 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

Sapphire and Ruby 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.


1.5 Ct Sapphire (Round) 0.95 Ct Ruby (Round)
6.84×6.84 mm vs 5.88×5.88 mm
36.75 mm²   27.15 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.5ct Sapphire (6.84×6.84mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.95ct Ruby (5.88×5.88mm, round cut)
1.5ct Sapphire Round (6.84×6.84mm)
0.95ct Ruby Round (5.88×5.88mm)
Difference: 35% (9.6 mm²)
1.5ct Sapphire (Round, 6.84×6.84mm) has approx. 35% more face-up area than 0.95ct Ruby (Round, 5.88×5.88mm).


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