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3ct Ruby (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm, Red) vs 3ct Sapphire (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm, Blue)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

3ct Ruby (oval cut)
vs
3ct Sapphire (oval cut)
red
 
blue
10.91×7.27 mm 10.91×7.27 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Ruby (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm, Red color)   Actual size of 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 3ct Ruby (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Sapphire (oval cut, 10.91×7.27mm) 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
44% vs 44%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Ruby Oval (10.91×7.27mm, Red) and 3ct Sapphire Oval (10.91×7.27mm, 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.

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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.


3 Ct Ruby (Oval) 3 Ct Sapphire (Oval)
10.91×7.27 mm vs 10.91×7.27 mm
65.04 mm²   65.04 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 10.91×7.27mm
3ct Ruby Oval (10.91×7.27mm)
3ct Sapphire Oval (10.91×7.27mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
3ct Ruby (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm) and 3ct Sapphire (Oval, 10.91×7.27mm) have the same face-up area.


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