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1ct Ruby (Pear, 7×5mm, Red) vs 1ct Ruby (Pear, 8×6mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Ruby (8×6mm, pear cut) appears 37% larger than 1ct Ruby (7×5mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1ct Ruby (pear cut)
vs
1ct Ruby (pear cut)
red
 
red
7×5 mm 8×6 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1ct Ruby (pear cut, 7×5mm, Red color)   Actual size of 1ct Ruby (pear cut, 8×6mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 1ct Ruby (pear cut, 7×5mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 1ct Ruby (pear cut, 8×6mm) 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
30% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1ct Ruby Pear (7×5mm, Red) and 1ct Ruby Pear (8×6mm, 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.


1 Ct Ruby (Pear) 1 Ct Ruby (Pear)
7×5 mm vs 8×6 mm
25.55 mm²   35.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1ct Ruby (8×6mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 1ct Ruby (7×5mm, pear cut)
1ct Ruby Pear (7×5mm)
1ct Ruby Pear (8×6mm)
Difference: 37% (9.49 mm²)
1ct Ruby (Pear, 8×6mm) has approx. 37% more face-up area than 1ct Ruby (Pear, 7×5mm).


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