16ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 17.66×11.77mm, Bluish Green) vs 16ct Topaz (Cabochon, 17.99×11.99mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Topaz (17.99×11.99mm, cabochon cut) appears 4% larger than 16ct Alexandrite (17.66×11.77mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 17.66×11.77 mm | 17.99×11.99 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
16ct Alexandrite Cabochon (17.66×11.77mm, Bluish Green)
and
16ct Topaz Cabochon (17.99×11.99mm, 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.
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.53 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Topaz 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.
| 16 Ct Alexandrite (Cabochon) | 16 Ct Topaz (Cabochon) | |
| 17.66×11.77 mm | vs | 17.99×11.99 mm |
| 170.44 mm² | 176.87 mm² |
| 16ct Alexandrite Cabochon (17.66×11.77mm) | |
| 16ct Topaz Cabochon (17.99×11.99mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (6.43 mm²) |
16ct Topaz (Cabochon, 17.99×11.99mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 16ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 17.66×11.77mm).
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