3ct Ruby (Round, 8.62×8.62mm, Red) vs 3ct Pyrope (Round, 8.79×8.79mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Pyrope (8.79×8.79mm, round cut) appears 4% larger than 3ct Ruby (8.62×8.62mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.62×8.62 mm | 8.79×8.79 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
3ct Ruby Round (8.62×8.62mm, Red)
and
3ct Pyrope Round (8.79×8.79mm, 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
All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Pyrope for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.78 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Pyrope 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.
| 3 Ct Ruby (Round) | 3 Ct Pyrope (Round) | |
| 8.62×8.62 mm | vs | 8.79×8.79 mm |
| 58.36 mm² | 60.68 mm² |
| 3ct Ruby Round (8.62×8.62mm) | |
| 3ct Pyrope Round (8.79×8.79mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (2.32 mm²) |
3ct Pyrope (Round, 8.79×8.79mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 3ct Ruby (Round, 8.62×8.62mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Ruby (Round, Red, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
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- 3ct Ruby (Round, Red, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 4ct Ruby (Round, Red, 9.49 x 9.49)
- 3ct Ruby (Round, Red, 8.62 x 8.62) vs. 10ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 16.29 x 10.86)
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