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15ct Topaz (Emerald, 16.42×12.16mm, Blue) vs 15ct Quartz (Emerald, 18.06×13.38mm, Brown)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Quartz (18.06×13.38mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 15ct Topaz (16.42×12.16mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Topaz (emerald cut)
vs
 15ct Quartz (emerald cut)
blue
 
brown
16.42×12.16 mm 18.06×13.38 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Topaz (emerald cut, 16.42×12.16mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 15ct Quartz (emerald cut, 18.06×13.38mm, Brown color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 15ct Topaz (emerald cut, 16.42×12.16mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 15ct Quartz (emerald cut, 18.06×13.38mm) 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
 72% vs 80%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Topaz Emerald (16.42×12.16mm, Blue) and 15ct Quartz Emerald (18.06×13.38mm, Brown) 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

All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.53 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.


15 Ct Topaz (Emerald) 15 Ct Quartz (Emerald)
16.42×12.16 mm vs 18.06×13.38 mm
185.69 mm²   224.73 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Quartz (18.06×13.38mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Topaz (16.42×12.16mm, emerald cut)
15ct Topaz Emerald (16.42×12.16mm)
15ct Quartz Emerald (18.06×13.38mm)
Difference: 21% (39.04 mm²)
15ct Quartz (Emerald, 18.06×13.38mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 15ct Topaz (Emerald, 16.42×12.16mm).


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