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3ct Ruby (Baguette, 9.99×6.66mm, Red) vs 5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut) appears 37% larger than 3ct Ruby (9.99×6.66mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Ruby (baguette cut)
vs
 5ct Ruby (oval cut)
red
 
red
9.99×6.66 mm 12.93×8.62 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Ruby (baguette cut, 9.99×6.66mm, Red color)   Actual size of 5ct Ruby (oval cut, 12.93×8.62mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 3ct Ruby (baguette cut, 9.99×6.66mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 5ct Ruby (oval cut, 12.93×8.62mm) 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
 40% vs 52%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Ruby Baguette (9.99×6.66mm, Red) and 5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm, 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.


3 Ct Ruby (Baguette) 5 Ct Ruby (Oval)
9.99×6.66 mm vs 12.93×8.62 mm
66.53 mm²   91.39 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Ruby (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Ruby (9.99×6.66mm, baguette cut)
3ct Ruby Baguette (9.99×6.66mm)
5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm)
Difference: 37% (24.86 mm²)
5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 3ct Ruby (Baguette, 9.99×6.66mm).


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