3ct Ruby (Cabochon, 9.87×6.58mm, Red) vs 5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (12.93×8.62mm, oval cut) appears 72% larger than 3ct Ruby (9.87×6.58mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.87×6.58 mm | 12.93×8.62 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
3ct Ruby Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm, Red)
and
5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm, 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?
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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.
| 3 Ct Ruby (Cabochon) | 5 Ct Ruby (Oval) | |
| 9.87×6.58 mm | vs | 12.93×8.62 mm |
| 53.25 mm² | 91.39 mm² |
| 3ct Ruby Cabochon (9.87×6.58mm) | |
| 5ct Ruby Oval (12.93×8.62mm) | |
| Difference: 72% (38.14 mm²) |
5ct Ruby (Oval, 12.93×8.62mm) has approx. 72% more face-up area than 3ct Ruby (Cabochon, 9.87×6.58mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 9.87 x 6.58) vs. 3ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, Blue, 10.53 x 7.02)
- 3ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 9.87 x 6.58) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 3ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 9.87 x 6.58) vs. 5ct Ruby (Trillion, Red, 12.02 x 12.02)
- 3ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 9.87 x 6.58) vs. 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 11.5 x 10.5)
- 3ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 9.87 x 6.58) vs. 5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 1.3ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 7.47 x 4.98) vs. 0.13ct Diamond (Round, White, 3.29 x 3.29)
- 5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 11.7 x 7.8) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 12.21 x 8.14)
- 10ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 14.75 x 9.83) vs. 10ct Emerald (Cabochon, Dark Yellowish Green, 16.82 x 11.21)