2ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.03×8.03mm, Green) vs 3ct Ruby (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Ruby (8.06×8.06mm, cushion cut) appears 0.8% larger than 2ct Emerald (8.03×8.03mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.03×8.03 mm | 8.06×8.06 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
2ct Emerald Cushion (8.03×8.03mm, Green)
and
3ct Ruby Cushion (8.06×8.06mm, 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.
| 2 Ct Emerald (Cushion) | 3 Ct Ruby (Cushion) | |
| 8.03×8.03 mm | vs | 8.06×8.06 mm |
| 58.03 mm² | 58.47 mm² |
| 2ct Emerald Cushion (8.03×8.03mm) | |
| 3ct Ruby Cushion (8.06×8.06mm) | |
| Difference: 0.8% (0.44 mm²) |
3ct Ruby (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm) has approx. 0.8% more face-up area than 2ct Emerald (Cushion, 8.03×8.03mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 1.1ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.58 x 6.58)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 11.49 x 7.66)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 2ct Emerald (Round, Green, 8.59 x 8.59)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 1.21ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.79 x 6.79)
- 2ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 8.03 x 8.03) vs. 7ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 12.19 x 12.19)