8ct Quartz (Oval, 17.36×11.57mm, Light Orange) vs 16ct Citrine (Oval, 21.87×14.58mm, Light Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Citrine (21.87×14.58mm, oval cut) appears 59% larger than 8ct Quartz (17.36×11.57mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
8ct Quartz Oval (17.36×11.57mm, Light Orange)
and
16ct Citrine Oval (21.87×14.58mm, Light 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
Quartz and Citrine have the same specific gravity so their face-up size
depends on the weight, shape and 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.
| 8 Ct Quartz (Oval) | 16 Ct Citrine (Oval) | |
| 17.36×11.57 mm | vs | 21.87×14.58 mm |
| 164.7 mm² | 261.47 mm² |
| 8ct Quartz Oval (17.36×11.57mm) | |
| 16ct Citrine Oval (21.87×14.58mm) | |
| Difference: 59% (96.77 mm²) |
16ct Citrine (Oval, 21.87×14.58mm) has approx. 59% more face-up area than 8ct Quartz (Oval, 17.36×11.57mm).
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