8ct Quartz (Pear, 19.06×11.48mm, Dark Yellowish Green) vs 5ct Ruby (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Quartz (19.06×11.48mm, pear cut) appears 80% larger than 5ct Ruby (14.21×8.56mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 19.06×11.48 mm | 14.21×8.56 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
8ct Quartz Pear (19.06×11.48mm, Dark Yellowish Green)
and
5ct Ruby Pear (14.21×8.56mm, 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 Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.
| 8 Ct Quartz (Pear) | 5 Ct Ruby (Pear) | |
| 19.06×11.48 mm | vs | 14.21×8.56 mm |
| 159.73 mm² | 88.8 mm² |
| 8ct Quartz Pear (19.06×11.48mm) | |
| 5ct Ruby Pear (14.21×8.56mm) | |
| Difference: 80% (70.93 mm²) |
8ct Quartz (Pear, 19.06×11.48mm) has approx. 80% more face-up area than 5ct Ruby (Pear, 14.21×8.56mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.5ct Quartz (Pear, Dark Red, 12.93 x 7.79) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 5ct Quartz (Pear, Orangey Red, 16.28 x 9.81) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 14.21 x 8.56)
- 20ct Quartz (Pear, Dark Yellowish Green, 25.86 x 15.58) vs. 5ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 14.21 x 8.56)
- 15ct Quartz (Pear, Light Bluish Green, 23.49 x 14.15) vs. 15ct Quartz (Asscher, Light Bluish Green, 15.16 x 15.16)
- 5ct Quartz (Pear, Orangey Red, 16.28 x 9.81) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 5ct Quartz (Pear, Dark Yellowish Green, 16.28 x 9.81) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 14.21 x 8.56)
- 10ct Quartz (Pear, Dark Yellowish Green, 20.52 x 12.36) vs. 5ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 14.21 x 8.56)
- 1ct Quartz (Pear, Light Green , 8 x 6) vs. 1.25ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Green , 8 x 6)