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8.5ct Ruby (Trillion, 14.92×14.92mm, Red) vs 8.5ct Pyrope (Trillion, 15.2×15.2mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Pyrope (15.2×15.2mm, trillion cut) appears 4% larger than 8.5ct Ruby (14.92×14.92mm, trillion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8.5ct Ruby (trillion cut)
vs
8.5ct Pyrope (trillion cut)
red
 
red
14.92×14.92 mm 15.2×15.2 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8.5ct Ruby (trillion cut, 14.92×14.92mm, Red color)   Actual size of 8.5ct Pyrope (trillion cut, 15.2×15.2mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 8.5ct Ruby (trillion cut, 14.92×14.92mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 8.5ct Pyrope (trillion cut, 15.2×15.2mm) 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
89% vs 90%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8.5ct Ruby Trillion (14.92×14.92mm, Red) and 8.5ct Pyrope Trillion (15.2×15.2mm, 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.

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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.


8.5 Ct Ruby (Trillion) 8.5 Ct Pyrope (Trillion)
14.92×14.92 mm vs 15.2×15.2 mm
138.02 mm²   143.24 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8.5ct Pyrope (15.2×15.2mm, trillion cut)
Face-up size outline for 8.5ct Ruby (14.92×14.92mm, trillion cut)
8.5ct Ruby Trillion (14.92×14.92mm)
8.5ct Pyrope Trillion (15.2×15.2mm)
Difference: 4% (5.22 mm²)
8.5ct Pyrope (Trillion, 15.2×15.2mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 8.5ct Ruby (Trillion, 14.92×14.92mm).


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