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12ct Ruby (Pear, 19.01×11.45mm, Red) vs 12ct Ruby (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm, Light Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Ruby (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut) appears 3% larger than 12ct Ruby (19.01×11.45mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12ct Ruby (pear cut)
vs
 12ct Ruby (oval cut)
red
 
light red
19.01×11.45 mm 17.31×11.54 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12ct Ruby (pear cut, 19.01×11.45mm, Red color)   Actual size of 12ct Ruby (oval cut, 17.31×11.54mm, Light Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 12ct Ruby (pear cut, 19.01×11.45mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Red 12ct Ruby (oval cut, 17.31×11.54mm) 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
 68% vs 69%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12ct Ruby Pear (19.01×11.45mm, Red) and 12ct Ruby Oval (17.31×11.54mm, Light 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.


12 Ct Ruby (Pear) 12 Ct Ruby (Oval)
19.01×11.45 mm vs 17.31×11.54 mm
158.9 mm²   163.8 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12ct Ruby (17.31×11.54mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 12ct Ruby (19.01×11.45mm, pear cut)
12ct Ruby Pear (19.01×11.45mm)
12ct Ruby Oval (17.31×11.54mm)
Difference: 3% (4.9 mm²)
12ct Ruby (Oval, 17.31×11.54mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 12ct Ruby (Pear, 19.01×11.45mm).


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