2ct Ruby (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm, Red) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Ruby (6.97×6.97mm, cushion cut) appears 20% larger than 1ct Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.97×6.97 mm | 7.26×5.38 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Ruby Cushion (6.97×6.97mm, Red)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm, Green)
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 Ruby (Cushion) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 6.97×6.97 mm | vs | 7.26×5.38 mm |
| 43.72 mm² | 36.32 mm² |
| 2ct Ruby Cushion (6.97×6.97mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.26×5.38mm) | |
| Difference: 20% (7.4 mm²) |
2ct Ruby (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm) has approx. 20% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.26×5.38mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 6.97 x 6.97) vs. 8ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 15.33 x 10.22)
- 0.45ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 4.28 x 4.28) vs. 0.33ct Sapphire (Trillion, Blue, 4.86 x 4.86)
- 3.45ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 8.45 x 8.45) vs. 1ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.37 x 6.37)
- 3ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 3ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 5ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 9.56 x 9.56)
- 3ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 3ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.37 x 9.37)
- 1ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 5.59 x 5.59) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3ct Ruby (Cushion, Red, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 2ct Ruby (Round, Red, 7.53 x 7.53)