12ct Citrine (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm, Light Orange) vs 12ct Topaz (Cushion, 13.21×13.21mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Citrine (14.54×14.54mm, cushion cut) appears 21% larger than 12ct Topaz (13.21×13.21mm, cushion 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
12ct Citrine Cushion (14.54×14.54mm, Light Orange)
and
12ct Topaz Cushion (13.21×13.21mm, Blue)
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, Topaz will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 12 Ct Citrine (Cushion) | 12 Ct Topaz (Cushion) | |
| 14.54×14.54 mm | vs | 13.21×13.21 mm |
| 190.27 mm² | 157.05 mm² |
| 12ct Citrine Cushion (14.54×14.54mm) | |
| 12ct Topaz Cushion (13.21×13.21mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (33.22 mm²) |
12ct Citrine (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 12ct Topaz (Cushion, 13.21×13.21mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 4ct Citrine (Cushion, Orange, 10 x 10) vs. 4.2ct Citrine (Oval, Orange, 12 x 10)
- 6ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 11.66 x 11.66) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 10ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 13.82 x 13.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 10.97 x 10.97) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96)
- 3ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 9 x 9) vs. 4.2ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 12 x 10)
- 9ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 13.34 x 13.34) vs. 9ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 12.34 x 12.34)
- 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 14.1 x 7.05)
- 8.1ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Brown, 12.88 x 12.88) vs. 6.52ct Citrine (Oval, Light Brown, 16.22 x 10.81)
- 5ct Citrine (Cushion, Orange, 10.5 x 10.5) vs. 4.2ct Citrine (Oval, Orange, 12 x 10)