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12.5ct Ruby (Round, 13.87×13.87mm, Red) vs 8ct Ruby (Round, 11.96×11.96mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12.5ct Ruby (13.87×13.87mm, round cut) appears 34% larger than 8ct Ruby (11.96×11.96mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

12.5ct Ruby (round cut)
vs
 8ct Ruby (round cut)
red
 
red
13.87×13.87 mm 11.96×11.96 mm
actual size
Actual size of 12.5ct Ruby (round cut, 13.87×13.87mm, Red color)   Actual size of 8ct Ruby (round cut, 11.96×11.96mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 12.5ct Ruby (round cut, 13.87×13.87mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 8ct Ruby (round cut, 11.96×11.96mm) 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
 83% vs 71%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 12.5ct Ruby Round (13.87×13.87mm, Red) and 8ct Ruby Round (11.96×11.96mm, 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.


12.5 Ct Ruby (Round) 8 Ct Ruby (Round)
13.87×13.87 mm vs 11.96×11.96 mm
151.09 mm²   112.34 mm²
Face-up size outline for 12.5ct Ruby (13.87×13.87mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Ruby (11.96×11.96mm, round cut)
12.5ct Ruby Round (13.87×13.87mm)
8ct Ruby Round (11.96×11.96mm)
Difference: 34% (38.75 mm²)
12.5ct Ruby (Round, 13.87×13.87mm) has approx. 34% more face-up area than 8ct Ruby (Round, 11.96×11.96mm).


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