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40ct Topaz (Asscher, 19.01×19.01mm, Blue) vs 40ct Quartz (Asscher, 20.91×20.91mm, Brown)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Quartz (20.91×20.91mm, asscher cut) appears 21% larger than 40ct Topaz (19.01×19.01mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

40ct Topaz (asscher cut)
vs
40ct Quartz (asscher cut)
blue
 
brown
19.01×19.01 mm 20.91×20.91 mm
actual size
Actual size of 40ct Topaz (asscher cut, 19.01×19.01mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 40ct Quartz (asscher cut, 20.91×20.91mm, Brown color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 40ct Topaz (asscher cut, 19.01×19.01mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 40ct Quartz (asscher cut, 20.91×20.91mm) 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
113% vs 124%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 40ct Topaz Asscher (19.01×19.01mm, Blue) and 40ct Quartz Asscher (20.91×20.91mm, 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.


40 Ct Topaz (Asscher) 40 Ct Quartz (Asscher)
19.01×19.01 mm vs 20.91×20.91 mm
332.47 mm²   402.25 mm²
Face-up size outline for 40ct Quartz (20.91×20.91mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 40ct Topaz (19.01×19.01mm, asscher cut)
40ct Topaz Asscher (19.01×19.01mm)
40ct Quartz Asscher (20.91×20.91mm)
Difference: 21% (69.78 mm²)
40ct Quartz (Asscher, 20.91×20.91mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 40ct Topaz (Asscher, 19.01×19.01mm).


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