1ct Topaz (Baguette, 7.23×4.82mm, Blue) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 5% larger than 1ct Topaz (7.23×4.82mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.23×4.82 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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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
1ct Topaz Baguette (7.23×4.82mm, Blue)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, Green)
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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 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.
| 1 Ct Topaz (Baguette) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 7.23×4.82 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 34.85 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 1ct Topaz Baguette (7.23×4.82mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (1.64 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 1ct Topaz (Baguette, 7.23×4.82mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 3.16 x 3.16)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.5ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 5 x 5)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.41 x 5.41)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 6.82 x 6.82)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.61ct Sapphire (Oval, Violet, 6.42 x 4.28)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 2ct Emerald (Round, Green, 8.59 x 8.59)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 2ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 9 x 7)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 6.84 x 4.56)