5ct Ruby (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm, Red) vs 3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (14.21×8.56mm, pear cut) appears 41% larger than 3ct Sapphire (11.99×7.22mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.21×8.56 mm | 11.99×7.22 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Ruby Pear (14.21×8.56mm, Red)
and
3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm, Blue)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
Ruby and Sapphire have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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 Ruby (Pear) | 3 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | |
| 14.21×8.56 mm | vs | 11.99×7.22 mm |
| 88.8 mm² | 63.19 mm² |
| 5ct Ruby Pear (14.21×8.56mm) | |
| 3ct Sapphire Pear (11.99×7.22mm) | |
| Difference: 41% (25.61 mm²) |
5ct Ruby (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm) has approx. 41% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm).
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