×
carat vs. color  length*  width*
  ×

(or examine a )
* size in mm (optional)

4ct Ruby (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm, Red) vs 2.75ct Diamond (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Ruby (8.53×8.53mm, princess cut) appears 22% larger than 2.75ct Diamond (7.72×7.72mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4ct Ruby (princess cut)
vs
2.75ct Diamond (princess cut)
red
 
white
8.53×8.53 mm 7.72×7.72 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4ct Ruby (princess cut, 8.53×8.53mm, Red color)   Actual size of 2.75ct Diamond (princess cut, 7.72×7.72mm, White color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 4ct Ruby (princess cut, 8.53×8.53mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 2.75ct Diamond (princess cut, 7.72×7.72mm) 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
51% vs 46%
Saved...
Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
USA UK Asia EU1 EU2
Actual sizes of 4ct Ruby Princess (8.53×8.53mm, Red) and 2.75ct Diamond Princess (7.72×7.72mm, White) 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?

For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Face-up Size

All things being equal, Ruby will face-up smaller than Diamond for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4 vs. 3.52 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Diamond 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.


4 Ct Ruby (Princess) 2.75 Ct Diamond (Princess)
8.53×8.53 mm vs 7.72×7.72 mm
72.76 mm²   59.6 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4ct Ruby (8.53×8.53mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.75ct Diamond (7.72×7.72mm, princess cut)
4ct Ruby Princess (8.53×8.53mm)
2.75ct Diamond Princess (7.72×7.72mm)
Difference: 22% (13.16 mm²)
4ct Ruby (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm) has approx. 22% more face-up area than 2.75ct Diamond (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm).


Popular comparisons: