6ct Emerald (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm, Green) vs 6ct Ruby (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Emerald (15.68×10.45mm, oval cut) appears 30% larger than 6ct Ruby (13.74×9.16mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
6ct Emerald Oval (15.68×10.45mm, Green)
and
6ct Ruby Oval (13.74×9.16mm, 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?
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 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.
| 6 Ct Emerald (Oval) | 6 Ct Ruby (Oval) | |
| 15.68×10.45 mm | vs | 13.74×9.16 mm |
| 134.36 mm² | 103.2 mm² |
| 6ct Emerald Oval (15.68×10.45mm) | |
| 6ct Ruby Oval (13.74×9.16mm) | |
| Difference: 30% (31.16 mm²) |
6ct Emerald (Oval, 15.68×10.45mm) has approx. 30% more face-up area than 6ct Ruby (Oval, 13.74×9.16mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12 x 10)
- 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 13.74 x 9.16)
- 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Diamond (Oval, White, 14.75 x 9.83)
- 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13 x 12)
- 6ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12 x 11)
- 2.4ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 11.55 x 7.7) vs. 2.7ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 8.2 x 7.2)
- 10ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 18.57 x 12.38) vs. 6ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 14.24 x 9.49)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.