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5.55ct Sapphire (Round, 10.58×10.58mm, Blue) vs 2.08ct Ruby (Round, 7.63×7.63mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.55ct Sapphire (10.58×10.58mm, round cut) appears 92% larger than 2.08ct Ruby (7.63×7.63mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger. 

5.55ct Sapphire (round cut)
vs
2.08ct Ruby (round cut)
blue
 
red
10.58×10.58 mm 7.63×7.63 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.55ct Sapphire (round cut, 10.58×10.58mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.08ct Ruby (round cut, 7.63×7.63mm, Red color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 5.55ct Sapphire (round cut, 10.58×10.58mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 2.08ct Ruby (round cut, 7.63×7.63mm) 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
63% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.55ct Sapphire Round (10.58×10.58mm, Blue) and 2.08ct Ruby Round (7.63×7.63mm, 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

Sapphire and Ruby 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.


5.55 Ct Sapphire (Round) 2.08 Ct Ruby (Round)
10.58×10.58 mm vs 7.63×7.63 mm
87.91 mm²   45.72 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.55ct Sapphire (10.58×10.58mm, round cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.08ct Ruby (7.63×7.63mm, round cut)
5.55ct Sapphire Round (10.58×10.58mm)
2.08ct Ruby Round (7.63×7.63mm)
Difference: 92% (42.19 mm²)
5.55ct Sapphire (Round, 10.58×10.58mm) has approx. 92% more face-up area than 2.08ct Ruby (Round, 7.63×7.63mm).


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