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5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm, Red) vs 4ct Ruby (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm, Red)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Ruby (10.92×8.09mm, emerald cut) appears 13% larger than 4ct Ruby (8.53×8.53mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5ct Ruby (emerald cut)
vs
4ct Ruby (princess cut)
red
 
red
10.92×8.09 mm 8.53×8.53 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5ct Ruby (emerald cut, 10.92×8.09mm, Red color)   Actual size of 4ct Ruby (princess cut, 8.53×8.53mm, Red color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Red 5ct Ruby (emerald cut, 10.92×8.09mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Red 4ct Ruby (princess cut, 8.53×8.53mm) 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
48% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5ct Ruby Emerald (10.92×8.09mm, Red) and 4ct Ruby Princess (8.53×8.53mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


5 Ct Ruby (Emerald) 4 Ct Ruby (Princess)
10.92×8.09 mm vs 8.53×8.53 mm
82.16 mm²   72.76 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5ct Ruby (10.92×8.09mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 4ct Ruby (8.53×8.53mm, princess cut)
5ct Ruby Emerald (10.92×8.09mm)
4ct Ruby Princess (8.53×8.53mm)
Difference: 13% (9.4 mm²)
5ct Ruby (Emerald, 10.92×8.09mm) has approx. 13% more face-up area than 4ct Ruby (Princess, 8.53×8.53mm).


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