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16ct Ruby (Emerald, 16.09×11.92mm, Red) vs 8ct Ruby (Emerald, 12.77×9.46mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Ruby (16.09×11.92mm, emerald cut) appears 59% larger than 8ct Ruby (12.77×9.46mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

16ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
 8ct Ruby (emerald cut)
red
 
red
16.09×11.92 mm 12.77×9.46 mm
actual size
Actual size of 16ct Ruby (emerald cut, 16.09×11.92mm, Red color)   Actual size of 8ct Ruby (emerald cut, 12.77×9.46mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 16ct Ruby (emerald cut, 16.09×11.92mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 8ct Ruby (emerald cut, 12.77×9.46mm) 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
 71% vs 56%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 16ct Ruby Emerald (16.09×11.92mm, Red) and 8ct Ruby Emerald (12.77×9.46mm, 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.


16 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 8 Ct Ruby (Emerald)
16.09×11.92 mm vs 12.77×9.46 mm
178.37 mm²   112.35 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Ruby (16.09×11.92mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Ruby (12.77×9.46mm, emerald cut)
16ct Ruby Emerald (16.09×11.92mm)
8ct Ruby Emerald (12.77×9.46mm)
Difference: 59% (66.02 mm²)
16ct Ruby (Emerald, 16.09×11.92mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 8ct Ruby (Emerald, 12.77×9.46mm).


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