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3ct Quartz (Pear, 13.74×8.28mm, Orangey Red) vs 3.23ct Ruby (Pear, 12.28×7.4mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Quartz (13.74×8.28mm, pear cut) appears 25% larger than 3.23ct Ruby (12.28×7.4mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Quartz (pear cut)
vs
3.23ct Ruby (pear cut)
orangey red
 
red
13.74×8.28 mm 12.28×7.4 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Quartz (pear cut, 13.74×8.28mm, Orangey Red color)   Actual size of 3.23ct Ruby (pear cut, 12.28×7.4mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orangey Red 3ct Quartz (pear cut, 13.74×8.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 3.23ct Ruby (pear cut, 12.28×7.4mm) 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
49% vs 44%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Quartz Pear (13.74×8.28mm, Orangey Red) and 3.23ct Ruby Pear (12.28×7.4mm, 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 Quartz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.


3 Ct Quartz (Pear) 3.23 Ct Ruby (Pear)
13.74×8.28 mm vs 12.28×7.4 mm
83.05 mm²   66.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Quartz (13.74×8.28mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 3.23ct Ruby (12.28×7.4mm, pear cut)
3ct Quartz Pear (13.74×8.28mm)
3.23ct Ruby Pear (12.28×7.4mm)
Difference: 25% (16.71 mm²)
3ct Quartz (Pear, 13.74×8.28mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 3.23ct Ruby (Pear, 12.28×7.4mm).


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