1ct Sapphire (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm, Blue) vs 1ct Ruby (Pear, 8.3×5mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Sapphire (6.93×4.62mm, baguette cut) appears 6% larger than 1ct Ruby (8.3×5mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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 Sapphire Baguette (6.93×4.62mm, Blue)
and
1ct Ruby Pear (8.3×5mm, 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
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 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | 1 Ct Ruby (Pear) | |
| 6.93×4.62 mm | vs | 8.3×5 mm |
| 32.02 mm² | 30.3 mm² |
| 1ct Sapphire Baguette (6.93×4.62mm) | |
| 1ct Ruby Pear (8.3×5mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (1.72 mm²) |
1ct Sapphire (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby (Pear, 8.3×5mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 0.23ct Diamond (Round, White, 3.98 x 3.98)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 7.91 x 5.27)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 4.53 x 4.53)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 7.53 x 7.53)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)