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36ct Topaz (Emerald, 21.98×16.28mm, Blue) vs 36ct Quartz (Emerald, 24.19×17.92mm, Brown)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Quartz (24.19×17.92mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 36ct Topaz (21.98×16.28mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

36ct Topaz (emerald cut)
vs
36ct Quartz (emerald cut)
blue
 
brown
21.98×16.28 mm 24.19×17.92 mm
actual size
Actual size of 36ct Topaz (emerald cut, 21.98×16.28mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 36ct Quartz (emerald cut, 24.19×17.92mm, Brown color)
 
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Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 36ct Topaz (emerald cut, 21.98×16.28mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 36ct Quartz (emerald cut, 24.19×17.92mm) 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
97% vs 107%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 36ct Topaz Emerald (21.98×16.28mm, Blue) and 36ct Quartz Emerald (24.19×17.92mm, 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.


36 Ct Topaz (Emerald) 36 Ct Quartz (Emerald)
21.98×16.28 mm vs 24.19×17.92 mm
332.79 mm²   403.14 mm²
Face-up size outline for 36ct Quartz (24.19×17.92mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 36ct Topaz (21.98×16.28mm, emerald cut)
36ct Topaz Emerald (21.98×16.28mm)
36ct Quartz Emerald (24.19×17.92mm)
Difference: 21% (70.35 mm²)
36ct Quartz (Emerald, 24.19×17.92mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 36ct Topaz (Emerald, 21.98×16.28mm).


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