2ct Morganite (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm, Light Red) vs 3ct Topaz (Princess, 8.08×8.08mm, Orangey Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Topaz (8.08×8.08mm, princess cut) appears 10% larger than 2ct Morganite (7.72×7.72mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.72×7.72 mm | 8.08×8.08 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
2ct Morganite Princess (7.72×7.72mm, Light Red)
and
3ct Topaz Princess (8.08×8.08mm, Orangey Red)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.
| 2 Ct Morganite (Princess) | 3 Ct Topaz (Princess) | |
| 7.72×7.72 mm | vs | 8.08×8.08 mm |
| 59.6 mm² | 65.29 mm² |
| 2ct Morganite Princess (7.72×7.72mm) | |
| 3ct Topaz Princess (8.08×8.08mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (5.69 mm²) |
3ct Topaz (Princess, 8.08×8.08mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 2ct Morganite (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 7.72 x 7.72) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
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- 2ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 7.72 x 7.72) vs. 3ct Topaz (Princess, Orange, 8.08 x 8.08)
- 2ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 7.72 x 7.72) vs. 3ct Topaz (Princess, Light Red, 8.08 x 8.08)
- 8ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 12.25 x 12.25) vs. 2.54ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.07 x 7.38)
- 1ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 6.13 x 6.13) vs. 2ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.72 x 7.72)
- 1.3ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 7 x 7) vs. 1.4ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Red, 8 x 6)
- 2ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.72 x 7.72) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)