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1.4ct Quartz (Marquise, 12.66×6.33mm, Orangey Red) vs 1.7ct Ruby (Marquise, 11.78×5.89mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.4ct Quartz (12.66×6.33mm, marquise cut) appears 16% larger than 1.7ct Ruby (11.78×5.89mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.4ct Quartz (marquise cut)
vs
 1.7ct Ruby (marquise cut)
orangey red
 
red
12.66×6.33 mm 11.78×5.89 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.4ct Quartz (marquise cut, 12.66×6.33mm, Orangey Red color)   Actual size of 1.7ct Ruby (marquise cut, 11.78×5.89mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Orangey Red 1.4ct Quartz (marquise cut, 12.66×6.33mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1.7ct Ruby (marquise cut, 11.78×5.89mm) 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
 38% vs 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.4ct Quartz Marquise (12.66×6.33mm, Orangey Red) and 1.7ct Ruby Marquise (11.78×5.89mm, 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

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.


1.4 Ct Quartz (Marquise) 1.7 Ct Ruby (Marquise)
12.66×6.33 mm vs 11.78×5.89 mm
56.9 mm²   49.26 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.4ct Quartz (12.66×6.33mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.7ct Ruby (11.78×5.89mm, marquise cut)
1.4ct Quartz Marquise (12.66×6.33mm)
1.7ct Ruby Marquise (11.78×5.89mm)
Difference: 16% (7.64 mm²)
1.4ct Quartz (Marquise, 12.66×6.33mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 1.7ct Ruby (Marquise, 11.78×5.89mm).


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