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3ct Topaz (Pear, 12.48×7.52mm, Blue) vs 3ct Topaz (Round, 8.99×8.99mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Topaz (12.48×7.52mm, pear cut) appears 8% larger than 3ct Topaz (8.99×8.99mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

3ct Topaz (pear cut)
vs
3ct Topaz (round cut)
blue
 
blue
12.48×7.52 mm 8.99×8.99 mm
actual size
Actual size of 3ct Topaz (pear cut, 12.48×7.52mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 3ct Topaz (round cut, 8.99×8.99mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 3ct Topaz (pear cut, 12.48×7.52mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 3ct Topaz (round cut, 8.99×8.99mm) 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
45% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 3ct Topaz Pear (12.48×7.52mm, Blue) and 3ct Topaz Round (8.99×8.99mm, 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

The face-up size depends on the shape of the gem, its weight and 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.


3 Ct Topaz (Pear) 3 Ct Topaz (Round)
12.48×7.52 mm vs 8.99×8.99 mm
68.51 mm²   63.48 mm²
Face-up size outline for 3ct Topaz (12.48×7.52mm, pear cut)
Face-up size outline for 3ct Topaz (8.99×8.99mm, round cut)
3ct Topaz Pear (12.48×7.52mm)
3ct Topaz Round (8.99×8.99mm)
Difference: 8% (5.03 mm²)
3ct Topaz (Pear, 12.48×7.52mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 3ct Topaz (Round, 8.99×8.99mm).


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