2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm, Red) vs 3ct Ruby (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Ruby (8.06×8.06mm, cushion cut) appears 13% larger than 2.5ct Ruby (7.59×7.59mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.59×7.59 mm | 8.06×8.06 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
2.5ct Ruby Cushion (7.59×7.59mm, Red)
and
3ct Ruby Cushion (8.06×8.06mm, 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
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.
| 2.5 Ct Ruby (Cushion) | 3 Ct Ruby (Cushion) | |
| 7.59×7.59 mm | vs | 8.06×8.06 mm |
| 51.85 mm² | 58.47 mm² |
| 2.5ct Ruby Cushion (7.59×7.59mm) | |
| 3ct Ruby Cushion (8.06×8.06mm) | |
| Difference: 13% (6.62 mm²) |
3ct Ruby (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 1.7ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 6.67 x 6.67)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 1.8ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 7.22 x 7.22)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 9ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 12.34 x 12.34)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.07 x 6.72)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 7.59 x 7.59) vs. 2.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 7.59 x 7.59)