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3ct Ruby (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm, Red) vs 4.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 9.5×9mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Ruby (9.5×9mm, cushion cut) appears 22% larger than 3ct Ruby (11.99×7.22mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Ruby (pear cut)
vs
4.5ct Ruby (cushion cut)
red
 
red
11.99×7.22 mm 9.5×9 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Ruby (pear cut, 11.99×7.22mm, Red color)   Actual size of 4.5ct Ruby (cushion cut, 9.5×9mm, Red 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 (pear cut, 11.99×7.22mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 4.5ct Ruby (cushion cut, 9.5×9mm) 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
43% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Ruby Pear (11.99×7.22mm, Red) and 4.5ct Ruby Cushion (9.5×9mm, 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.

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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 (Pear) 4.5 Ct Ruby (Cushion)
11.99×7.22 mm vs 9.5×9 mm
63.19 mm²   76.95 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Ruby (9.5×9mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Ruby (11.99×7.22mm, pear cut)
3ct Ruby Pear (11.99×7.22mm)
4.5ct Ruby Cushion (9.5×9mm)
Difference: 22% (13.76 mm²)
4.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 9.5×9mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 3ct Ruby (Pear, 11.99×7.22mm).


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