6ct Ruby (Emerald, 11.6×8.59mm, Red) vs 4ct Emerald (Emerald, 11.56×8.56mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Ruby (11.6×8.59mm, emerald cut) appears 0.7% larger than 4ct Emerald (11.56×8.56mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.6×8.59 mm | 11.56×8.56 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
6ct Ruby Emerald (11.6×8.59mm, Red)
and
4ct Emerald Emerald (11.56×8.56mm, Green)
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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 6 Ct Ruby (Emerald) | 4 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 11.6×8.59 mm | vs | 11.56×8.56 mm |
| 92.67 mm² | 92.03 mm² |
| 6ct Ruby Emerald (11.6×8.59mm) | |
| 4ct Emerald Emerald (11.56×8.56mm) | |
| Difference: 0.7% (0.64 mm²) |
6ct Ruby (Emerald, 11.6×8.59mm) has approx. 0.7% more face-up area than 4ct Emerald (Emerald, 11.56×8.56mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 11.6 x 8.59) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 11.6 x 8.59) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 6ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 11.6 x 8.59) vs. 5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 11.42 x 8.46)
- 6ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 11.6 x 8.59) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 9.21 x 6.82)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.67 x 6.42) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.07 x 6.72)
- 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 2ct Ruby (Round, Red, 7.53 x 7.53)
- 1ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 6.39 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62)