0.55ct Ruby (Marquise, 8.08×4.04mm, Red) vs 0.56ct Ruby (Emerald, 5.9×4mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.55ct Ruby (8.08×4.04mm, marquise cut) appears 6% larger than 0.56ct Ruby (5.9×4mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.08×4.04 mm | 5.9×4 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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
0.55ct Ruby Marquise (8.08×4.04mm, Red)
and
0.56ct Ruby Emerald (5.9×4mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.
| 0.55 Ct Ruby (Marquise) | 0.56 Ct Ruby (Emerald) | |
| 8.08×4.04 mm | vs | 5.9×4 mm |
| 23.18 mm² | 21.95 mm² |
| 0.55ct Ruby Marquise (8.08×4.04mm) | |
| 0.56ct Ruby Emerald (5.9×4mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (1.23 mm²) |
0.55ct Ruby (Marquise, 8.08×4.04mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 0.56ct Ruby (Emerald, 5.9×4mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 9.88 x 4.94) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.5ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 7.84 x 3.92) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.41 x 5.41)
- 5ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 16.88 x 8.44) vs. 8ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 19.74 x 9.87)
- 1.27ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 10.68 x 5.34) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 3ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 14.24 x 7.12) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 5ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 16.88 x 8.44) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 0.17ct Ruby (Marquise, Red, 5.46 x 2.73) vs. 0.14ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 5 x 2.5)