10ct Ruby (Emerald, 13.76×10.19mm, Red) vs 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Ruby (13.76×10.19mm, emerald cut) appears 2.2 times larger than 3ct Sapphire (9.21×6.82mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 13.76×10.19 mm | 9.21×6.82 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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Actual sizes of
10ct Ruby Emerald (13.76×10.19mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 10 Ct Ruby (Emerald) | 3 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 13.76×10.19 mm | vs | 9.21×6.82 mm |
| 130.4 mm² | 58.42 mm² |
| 10ct Ruby Emerald (13.76×10.19mm) | |
| 3ct Sapphire Emerald (9.21×6.82mm) | |
| Difference: 123% (71.98 mm²) |
10ct Ruby (Emerald, 13.76×10.19mm) has approx. 123% more face-up area than 3ct Sapphire (Emerald, 9.21×6.82mm). In other words, it's 2.23x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 10ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 13.76 x 10.19) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 10ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 13.76 x 10.19) vs. 10ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 17.89 x 10.78)
- 10ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 13.76 x 10.19) vs. 8ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 12.77 x 9.46)
- 10ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 13.76 x 10.19) vs. 7ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.92 x 10.31)
- 10ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 13.76 x 10.19) vs. 10ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 12.05 x 12.05)
- 2.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.67 x 6.42) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.07 x 6.72)
- 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 2ct Ruby (Round, Red, 7.53 x 7.53)
- 1ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 6.39 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)