6ct Ruby (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm, Red) vs 6ct Tourmaline (Oval, 14.97×9.98mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Tourmaline (14.97×9.98mm, oval cut) appears 19% larger than 6ct Ruby (13.74×9.16mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Ruby Oval (13.74×9.16mm, Red)
and
6ct Tourmaline Oval (14.97×9.98mm, Violet)
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
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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 (Oval) | 6 Ct Tourmaline (Oval) | |
| 13.74×9.16 mm | vs | 14.97×9.98 mm |
| 103.2 mm² | 122.51 mm² |
| 6ct Ruby Oval (13.74×9.16mm) | |
| 6ct Tourmaline Oval (14.97×9.98mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (19.31 mm²) |
6ct Tourmaline (Oval, 14.97×9.98mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 6ct Ruby (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 6ct Diamond (Oval, White, 14.75 x 9.83)
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 2.75ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.37 x 7.58)
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 4ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.56 x 8.56)
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 6ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 14.1 x 9.4)
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9 x 6)