1ct Ruby (Cushion, 5.59×5.59mm, Red) vs 1ct Ruby (Princess, 5.37×5.37mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Ruby (5.37×5.37mm, princess cut) appears 3% larger than 1ct Ruby (5.59×5.59mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Ruby (princess cut) |
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| 5.59×5.59 mm | 5.37×5.37 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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
1ct Ruby Cushion (5.59×5.59mm, Red)
and
1ct Ruby Princess (5.37×5.37mm, 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
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.
| 1 Ct Ruby (Cushion) | 1 Ct Ruby (Princess) | |
| 5.59×5.59 mm | vs | 5.37×5.37 mm |
| 28.12 mm² | 28.84 mm² |
| 1ct Ruby Cushion (5.59×5.59mm) | |
| 1ct Ruby Princess (5.37×5.37mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (0.72 mm²) |
1ct Ruby (Princess, 5.37×5.37mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby (Cushion, 5.59×5.59mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Blue, 5.59 x 5.59)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 2.95ct Sapphire (Cushion, Dark Blue, 8.02 x 8.02)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 5.93 x 5.93)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.37 x 6.37)