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2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm, Red) vs 1.8ct Peridot (Cushion, 7.22×7.22mm, Yellowish Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Ruby (7.59×7.59mm, cushion cut) appears 11% larger than 1.8ct Peridot (7.22×7.22mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Ruby (cushion cut)
vs
1.8ct Peridot (cushion cut)
red
 
yellowish green
7.59×7.59 mm 7.22×7.22 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Ruby (cushion cut, 7.59×7.59mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1.8ct Peridot (cushion cut, 7.22×7.22mm, Yellowish Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 2.5ct Ruby (cushion cut, 7.59×7.59mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Yellowish Green 1.8ct Peridot (cushion cut, 7.22×7.22mm) 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
45% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Ruby Cushion (7.59×7.59mm, Red) and 1.8ct Peridot Cushion (7.22×7.22mm, Yellowish Green) 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

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.34 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Peridot 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.


2.5 Ct Ruby (Cushion) 1.8 Ct Peridot (Cushion)
7.59×7.59 mm vs 7.22×7.22 mm
51.85 mm²   46.92 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Ruby (7.59×7.59mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.8ct Peridot (7.22×7.22mm, cushion cut)
2.5ct Ruby Cushion (7.59×7.59mm)
1.8ct Peridot Cushion (7.22×7.22mm)
Difference: 11% (4.93 mm²)
2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 1.8ct Peridot (Cushion, 7.22×7.22mm).


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