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10ct Ruby (Oval, 16.29×10.86mm, Red) vs 2.86ct Ruby (Oval, 10.74×7.16mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Ruby (16.29×10.86mm, oval cut) appears 2.3 times larger than 2.86ct Ruby (10.74×7.16mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

10ct Ruby (oval cut)
vs
2.86ct Ruby (oval cut)
red
 
red
16.29×10.86 mm 10.74×7.16 mm
actual size
Actual size of 10ct Ruby (oval cut, 16.29×10.86mm, Red color)   Actual size of 2.86ct Ruby (oval cut, 10.74×7.16mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 10ct Ruby (oval cut, 16.29×10.86mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 2.86ct Ruby (oval cut, 10.74×7.16mm) 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
65% vs 43%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 10ct Ruby Oval (16.29×10.86mm, Red) and 2.86ct Ruby Oval (10.74×7.16mm, 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

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.


10 Ct Ruby (Oval) 2.86 Ct Ruby (Oval)
16.29×10.86 mm vs 10.74×7.16 mm
145.07 mm²   63.06 mm²
Face-up size outline for 10ct Ruby (16.29×10.86mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.86ct Ruby (10.74×7.16mm, oval cut)
10ct Ruby Oval (16.29×10.86mm)
2.86ct Ruby Oval (10.74×7.16mm)
Difference: 130% (82.01 mm²)
10ct Ruby (Oval, 16.29×10.86mm) has approx. 130% more face-up area than 2.86ct Ruby (Oval, 10.74×7.16mm). In other words, it's 2.3x larger.


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