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2ct Ruby (Radiant, 6.94×6.94mm, Red) vs 2ct Spinel (Radiant, 7.19×7.19mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Spinel (7.19×7.19mm, radiant cut) appears 7% larger than 2ct Ruby (6.94×6.94mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2ct Ruby (radiant cut)
vs
2ct Spinel (radiant cut)
red
 
red
6.94×6.94 mm 7.19×7.19 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2ct Ruby (radiant cut, 6.94×6.94mm, Red color)   Actual size of 2ct Spinel (radiant cut, 7.19×7.19mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 2ct Ruby (radiant cut, 6.94×6.94mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 2ct Spinel (radiant cut, 7.19×7.19mm) 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 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2ct Ruby Radiant (6.94×6.94mm, Red) and 2ct Spinel Radiant (7.19×7.19mm, 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

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Spinel for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.6 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Spinel 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 Ct Ruby (Radiant) 2 Ct Spinel (Radiant)
6.94×6.94 mm vs 7.19×7.19 mm
45.76 mm²   49.11 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2ct Spinel (7.19×7.19mm, radiant cut)
Face-up size outline for 2ct Ruby (6.94×6.94mm, radiant cut)
2ct Ruby Radiant (6.94×6.94mm)
2ct Spinel Radiant (7.19×7.19mm)
Difference: 7% (3.35 mm²)
2ct Spinel (Radiant, 7.19×7.19mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 2ct Ruby (Radiant, 6.94×6.94mm).


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