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2.7ct Ruby (Pear, 10×7mm, Red) vs 3ct Ruby (Emerald, 8×10mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Ruby (8×10mm, emerald cut) appears 46% larger than 2.7ct Ruby (10×7mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.7ct Ruby (pear cut)
vs
3ct Ruby (emerald cut)
red
 
red
10×7 mm 8×10 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.7ct Ruby (pear cut, 10×7mm, Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Ruby (emerald cut, 8×10mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 2.7ct Ruby (pear cut, 10×7mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 3ct Ruby (emerald cut, 8×10mm) 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
42% vs 60%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.7ct Ruby Pear (10×7mm, Red) and 3ct Ruby Emerald (8×10mm, 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.


2.7 Ct Ruby (Pear) 3 Ct Ruby (Emerald)
10×7 mm vs 8×10 mm
51.1 mm²   74.4 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Ruby (8×10mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.7ct Ruby (10×7mm, pear cut)
2.7ct Ruby Pear (10×7mm)
3ct Ruby Emerald (8×10mm)
Difference: 46% (23.3 mm²)
3ct Ruby (Emerald, 8×10mm) has approx. 46% more face-up area than 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, 10×7mm).


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