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5ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 12.02×8.01mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 3ct Ruby (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Chrysoberyl (12.02×8.01mm, cabochon cut) appears 21% larger than 3ct Ruby (10.91×7.27mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut)
vs
3ct Ruby (oval cut)
light yellowish green
 
red
12.02×8.01 mm 10.91×7.27 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 12.02×8.01mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 3ct Ruby (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 12.02×8.01mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 3ct Ruby (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm) 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
48% vs 44%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (12.02×8.01mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 3ct Ruby Oval (10.91×7.27mm, 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 Chrysoberyl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.73 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Chrysoberyl 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.


5 Ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon) 3 Ct Ruby (Oval)
12.02×8.01 mm vs 10.91×7.27 mm
78.95 mm²   65.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Chrysoberyl (12.02×8.01mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Ruby (10.91×7.27mm, oval cut)
5ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (12.02×8.01mm)
3ct Ruby Oval (10.91×7.27mm)
Difference: 21% (13.91 mm²)
5ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 12.02×8.01mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 3ct Ruby (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm).


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