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22ct Citrine (Baguette, 22.28×14.85mm, Light Orange) vs 22ct Topaz (Baguette, 20.25×13.5mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 22ct Citrine (22.28×14.85mm, baguette cut) appears 21% larger than 22ct Topaz (20.25×13.5mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

22ct Citrine (baguette cut)
vs
 22ct Topaz (baguette cut)
light orange
 
blue
22.28×14.85 mm 20.25×13.5 mm
actual size
Actual size of 22ct Citrine (baguette cut, 22.28×14.85mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 22ct Topaz (baguette cut, 20.25×13.5mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Orange 22ct Citrine (baguette cut, 22.28×14.85mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 22ct Topaz (baguette cut, 20.25×13.5mm) 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
 88% vs 80%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 22ct Citrine Baguette (22.28×14.85mm, Light Orange) and 22ct Topaz Baguette (20.25×13.5mm, 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, 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.


22 Ct Citrine (Baguette) 22 Ct Topaz (Baguette)
22.28×14.85 mm vs 20.25×13.5 mm
330.86 mm²   273.38 mm²
Face-up size outline for 22ct Citrine (22.28×14.85mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 22ct Topaz (20.25×13.5mm, baguette cut)
22ct Citrine Baguette (22.28×14.85mm)
22ct Topaz Baguette (20.25×13.5mm)
Difference: 21% (57.48 mm²)
22ct Citrine (Baguette, 22.28×14.85mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 22ct Topaz (Baguette, 20.25×13.5mm).


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