1ct Ruby (Princess, 5.37×5.37mm, Red) vs 0.75ct Sapphire (Round, 5.43×5.43mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Ruby (5.37×5.37mm, princess cut) appears 25% larger than 0.75ct Sapphire (5.43×5.43mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.37×5.37 mm | 5.43×5.43 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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Actual sizes of
1ct Ruby Princess (5.37×5.37mm, Red)
and
0.75ct Sapphire Round (5.43×5.43mm, Blue)
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
Ruby and Sapphire have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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 (Princess) | 0.75 Ct Sapphire (Round) | |
| 5.37×5.37 mm | vs | 5.43×5.43 mm |
| 28.84 mm² | 23.16 mm² |
| 1ct Ruby Princess (5.37×5.37mm) | |
| 0.75ct Sapphire Round (5.43×5.43mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (5.68 mm²) |
1ct Ruby (Princess, 5.37×5.37mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 0.75ct Sapphire (Round, 5.43×5.43mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Ruby (Princess, Red, 5.37 x 5.37) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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