1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.9×5.11mm, White) vs 1.5ct Ruby (Trillion, 8.05×8.05mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Ruby (8.05×8.05mm, trillion cut) appears 23% larger than 1.1ct Diamond (6.9×5.11mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.1ct Diamond Emerald (6.9×5.11mm, White)
and
1.5ct Ruby Trillion (8.05×8.05mm, 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?
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 Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.
| 1.1 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | 1.5 Ct Ruby (Trillion) | |
| 6.9×5.11 mm | vs | 8.05×8.05 mm |
| 32.79 mm² | 40.18 mm² |
| 1.1ct Diamond Emerald (6.9×5.11mm) | |
| 1.5ct Ruby Trillion (8.05×8.05mm) | |
| Difference: 23% (7.39 mm²) |
1.5ct Ruby (Trillion, 8.05×8.05mm) has approx. 23% more face-up area than 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, 6.9×5.11mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 1ct Ruby (Round, Red, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.07 x 6.72)
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 0.65ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 6.94 x 6.94)
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 0.6ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 5.63 x 4.17)
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 7.65 x 5.67)
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 0.75ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 7.28 x 7.28)
- 1.1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.9 x 5.11) vs. 0.65ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 8.2 x 4.94)