1ct Ruby (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm, Red) vs 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Diamond (8.19×8.19mm, round cut) appears 65% larger than 1ct Ruby (6.93×4.62mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.93×4.62 mm | 8.19×8.19 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Ruby Baguette (6.93×4.62mm, Red)
and
2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm, White)
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 Diamond for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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 Ruby (Baguette) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 6.93×4.62 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 32.02 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 1ct Ruby Baguette (6.93×4.62mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 65% (20.66 mm²) |
2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm) has approx. 65% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby (Baguette, 6.93×4.62mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82)
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 3ct Diamond (Baguette, Red, 10.43 x 6.95)
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 8.01 x 8.01)
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Baguette, Green, 7.91 x 5.27)
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 2.18ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 8.88 x 5.92)
- 3.8ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 10.82 x 7.21) vs. 8.16ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 17.36 x 11.57)