4.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.54×7.81mm, Red) vs 4.5ct Pyrope (Emerald, 10.75×7.96mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Pyrope (10.75×7.96mm, emerald cut) appears 4% larger than 4.5ct Ruby (10.54×7.81mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 10.54×7.81 mm | 10.75×7.96 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
4.5ct Ruby Emerald (10.54×7.81mm, Red)
and
4.5ct Pyrope Emerald (10.75×7.96mm, 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.
| 4.5 Ct Ruby (Emerald) | 4.5 Ct Pyrope (Emerald) | |
| 10.54×7.81 mm | vs | 10.75×7.96 mm |
| 76.56 mm² | 79.58 mm² |
| 4.5ct Ruby Emerald (10.54×7.81mm) | |
| 4.5ct Pyrope Emerald (10.75×7.96mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (3.02 mm²) |
4.5ct Pyrope (Emerald, 10.75×7.96mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 4.5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.54×7.81mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2.5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 8.67 x 6.42) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.07 x 6.72)
- 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9.21 x 6.82) vs. 2ct Ruby (Round, Red, 7.53 x 7.53)
- 1ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 6.39 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62)
- 0.47ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 4.97 x 3.68) vs. 0.6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 6.14 x 4.55)