5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm, Red) vs 5ct Pyrope (Emerald, 11.12×8.24mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Pyrope (11.12×8.24mm, emerald cut) appears 4% larger than 5ct Ruby (10.92×8.09mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.92×8.09 mm | 11.12×8.24 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Ruby Emerald (10.92×8.09mm, Red)
and
5ct Pyrope Emerald (11.12×8.24mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Pyrope for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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.
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 Ruby (Emerald) | 5 Ct Pyrope (Emerald) | |
| 10.92×8.09 mm | vs | 11.12×8.24 mm |
| 82.16 mm² | 85.21 mm² |
| 5ct Ruby Emerald (10.92×8.09mm) | |
| 5ct Pyrope Emerald (11.12×8.24mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (3.05 mm²) |
5ct Pyrope (Emerald, 11.12×8.24mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm).
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