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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.

0.2ct Ruby (oval cut)
vs
0.16ct Emerald (oval cut)
red
 
green
4.43×2.95 mm 4.68×3.12 mm
actual size
Actual size of 0.2ct Ruby (oval cut, 4.43×2.95mm, Red color)   Actual size of 0.16ct Emerald (oval cut, 4.68×3.12mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 0.2ct Ruby (oval cut, 4.43×2.95mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 0.16ct Emerald (oval cut, 4.68×3.12mm) 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
18% vs 19%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 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.

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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.


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
Face-up size outline for 0.16ct Emerald (4.68×3.12mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 0.2ct Ruby (4.43×2.95mm, oval cut)
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).


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