1ct Emerald (Round, 6.82×6.82mm, Green) vs 0.85ct Ruby (Pear, 7.87×4.74mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (6.82×6.82mm, round cut) appears 34% larger than 0.85ct Ruby (7.87×4.74mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.82×6.82 mm | 7.87×4.74 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Emerald Round (6.82×6.82mm, Green)
and
0.85ct Ruby Pear (7.87×4.74mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
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 Ct Emerald (Round) | 0.85 Ct Ruby (Pear) | |
| 6.82×6.82 mm | vs | 7.87×4.74 mm |
| 36.53 mm² | 27.23 mm² |
| 1ct Emerald Round (6.82×6.82mm) | |
| 0.85ct Ruby Pear (7.87×4.74mm) | |
| Difference: 34% (9.3 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Round, 6.82×6.82mm) has approx. 34% more face-up area than 0.85ct Ruby (Pear, 7.87×4.74mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 3ct Emerald (Round, Green, 9.83 x 9.83)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 0.85ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 7.17 x 5.11)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 0.65ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 7.19 x 4.33)
- 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82) vs. 1.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 7.8 x 7.8)