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6ct Topaz (Cabochon, 12.96×8.64mm, Blue) vs 6ct Beryl (Cabochon, 14.15×9.43mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Beryl (14.15×9.43mm, cabochon cut) appears 19% larger than 6ct Topaz (12.96×8.64mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Topaz (cabochon cut)
vs
6ct Beryl (cabochon cut)
blue
 
orange
12.96×8.64 mm 14.15×9.43 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Topaz (cabochon cut, 12.96×8.64mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 6ct Beryl (cabochon cut, 14.15×9.43mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 6ct Topaz (cabochon cut, 12.96×8.64mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 6ct Beryl (cabochon cut, 14.15×9.43mm) 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
52% vs 56%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Topaz Cabochon (12.96×8.64mm, Blue) and 6ct Beryl Cabochon (14.15×9.43mm, Orange) 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 Beryl for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.53 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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.


6 Ct Topaz (Cabochon) 6 Ct Beryl (Cabochon)
12.96×8.64 mm vs 14.15×9.43 mm
91.82 mm²   109.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Beryl (14.15×9.43mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Topaz (12.96×8.64mm, cabochon cut)
6ct Topaz Cabochon (12.96×8.64mm)
6ct Beryl Cabochon (14.15×9.43mm)
Difference: 19% (17.6 mm²)
6ct Beryl (Cabochon, 14.15×9.43mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 6ct Topaz (Cabochon, 12.96×8.64mm).


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