5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 13.34×8.89mm, Green) vs 5ct Ruby (Cabochon, 11.7×7.8mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Emerald (13.34×8.89mm, cabochon cut) appears 30% larger than 5ct Ruby (11.7×7.8mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Emerald Cabochon (13.34×8.89mm, Green)
and
5ct Ruby Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm, 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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 5 Ct Emerald (Cabochon) | 5 Ct Ruby (Cabochon) | |
| 13.34×8.89 mm | vs | 11.7×7.8 mm |
| 97.25 mm² | 74.83 mm² |
| 5ct Emerald Cabochon (13.34×8.89mm) | |
| 5ct Ruby Cabochon (11.7×7.8mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (22.42 mm²) |
5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 13.34×8.89mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 5ct Ruby (Cabochon, 11.7×7.8mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 13.34 x 8.89) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 13.34 x 8.89) vs. 7ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 13.1 x 8.73)
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- 5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 13.34 x 8.89) vs. 6.7ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.27 x 11.27)
- 5ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 10 x 10) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cabochon, White, 12.21 x 8.14)
- 34ct Emerald (Cabochon, Green, 25.28 x 16.85) vs. 20ct Diamond (Round, White, 17.64 x 17.64)