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6ct Ruby (Emerald, 11.6×8.59mm, Red) vs 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Ruby (11.6×8.59mm, emerald cut) appears 59% larger than 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
3ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
red
 
blue
11.6×8.59 mm 9.21×6.82 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Ruby (emerald cut, 11.6×8.59mm, Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 6ct Ruby (emerald cut, 11.6×8.59mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm) 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
51% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Ruby Emerald (11.6×8.59mm, Red) and 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, 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.

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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.


6 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
11.6×8.59 mm vs 9.21×6.82 mm
92.67 mm²   58.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Ruby (11.6×8.59mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut)
6ct Ruby Emerald (11.6×8.59mm)
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm)
Difference: 59% (34.25 mm²)
6ct Ruby (Emerald, 11.6×8.59mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm).


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