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0.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 2.97×2.2mm, Blue) vs 0.1ct Ruby (Emerald, 2.97×2.2mm, Red)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

0.1ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
vs
 0.1ct Ruby (emerald cut)
blue
 
red
2.97×2.2 mm 2.97×2.2 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.1ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 2.97×2.2mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 0.1ct Ruby (emerald cut, 2.97×2.2mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 0.1ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 2.97×2.2mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 0.1ct Ruby (emerald cut, 2.97×2.2mm) 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
 14% vs 14%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 0.1ct Sapphire Emerald (2.97×2.2mm, Blue) and 0.1ct Ruby Emerald (2.97×2.2mm, 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

Sapphire and Ruby 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.


0.1 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) 0.1 Ct Ruby (Emerald)
2.97×2.2 mm vs 2.97×2.2 mm
6.08 mm²   6.08 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 2.97×2.2mm
0.1ct Sapphire Emerald (2.97×2.2mm)
0.1ct Ruby Emerald (2.97×2.2mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
0.1ct Sapphire (Emerald, 2.97×2.2mm) and 0.1ct Ruby (Emerald, 2.97×2.2mm) have the same face-up area.


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