0.2ct Ruby (Oval, 4.43×2.95mm, Red) vs 0.16ct Emerald (Oval, 4.68×3.12mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.16ct Emerald (4.68×3.12mm, oval cut) appears 12% larger than 0.2ct Ruby (4.43×2.95mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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0.16ct Emerald (oval cut) |
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| 4.43×2.95 mm | 4.68×3.12 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
0.2ct Ruby Oval (4.43×2.95mm, Red)
and
0.16ct Emerald Oval (4.68×3.12mm, 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?
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 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.
| 0.2 Ct Ruby (Oval) | 0.16 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 4.43×2.95 mm | vs | 4.68×3.12 mm |
| 10.72 mm² | 11.97 mm² |
| 0.2ct Ruby Oval (4.43×2.95mm) | |
| 0.16ct Emerald Oval (4.68×3.12mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (1.25 mm²) |
0.16ct Emerald (Oval, 4.68×3.12mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, 4.43×2.95mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 0.1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 2.77 x 2.77)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 0.5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 6 x 4)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 0.12ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 4.26 x 2.84)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 3ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 10.91 x 7.27)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 0.2ct Ruby (Round, Red, 3.5 x 3.5)
- 0.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 4.43 x 2.95) vs. 0.81ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 7.05 x 4.7)