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1.4ct Ruby (Oval, 8.46×5.64mm, Red) vs 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut) appears 49% larger than 1.4ct Ruby (8.46×5.64mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.4ct Ruby (oval cut)
vs
 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut)
red
 
blue
8.46×5.64 mm 9.21×6.82 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.4ct Ruby (oval cut, 8.46×5.64mm, Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1.4ct Ruby (oval cut, 8.46×5.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (emerald cut, 9.21×6.82mm) 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
 34% vs 41%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.4ct Ruby Oval (8.46×5.64mm, Red) and 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm, Blue) 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

Ruby and Sapphire have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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 Ruby (Oval) 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald)
8.46×5.64 mm vs 9.21×6.82 mm
39.13 mm²   58.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.4ct Ruby (8.46×5.64mm, oval cut)
1.4ct Ruby Oval (8.46×5.64mm)
3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm)
Difference: 49% (19.29 mm²)
3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm) has approx. 49% more face-up area than 1.4ct Ruby (Oval, 8.46×5.64mm).


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