1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green) vs 1.3ct Ruby (Emerald, 6.97×5.16mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 9% larger than 1.3ct Ruby (6.97×5.16mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.28×5.39 mm | 6.97×5.16 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, Green)
and
1.3ct Ruby Emerald (6.97×5.16mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on 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.
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 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | 1.3 Ct Ruby (Emerald) | |
| 7.28×5.39 mm | vs | 6.97×5.16 mm |
| 36.49 mm² | 33.45 mm² |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| 1.3ct Ruby Emerald (6.97×5.16mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (3.04 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.3ct Ruby (Emerald, 6.97×5.16mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 8.3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.74 x 10.92)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 4ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.56 x 8.56)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 7.91 x 5.27)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 5.06 x 5.06)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 7.9ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.5 x 10.74)
- 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1.69ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 8.67 x 6.42)