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9ct Topaz (Emerald, 13.85×10.26mm, Blue) vs 9ct Beryl (Emerald, 15.11×11.19mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Beryl (15.11×11.19mm, emerald cut) appears 19% larger than 9ct Topaz (13.85×10.26mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

9ct Topaz (emerald cut)
vs
9ct Beryl (emerald cut)
blue
 
orange
13.85×10.26 mm 15.11×11.19 mm
actual size
Actual size of 9ct Topaz (emerald cut, 13.85×10.26mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 9ct Beryl (emerald cut, 15.11×11.19mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 9ct Topaz (emerald cut, 13.85×10.26mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 9ct Beryl (emerald cut, 15.11×11.19mm) 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
61% vs 67%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 9ct Topaz Emerald (13.85×10.26mm, Blue) and 9ct Beryl Emerald (15.11×11.19mm, 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.


9 Ct Topaz (Emerald) 9 Ct Beryl (Emerald)
13.85×10.26 mm vs 15.11×11.19 mm
132.15 mm²   157.25 mm²
Face-up size outline for 9ct Beryl (15.11×11.19mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 9ct Topaz (13.85×10.26mm, emerald cut)
9ct Topaz Emerald (13.85×10.26mm)
9ct Beryl Emerald (15.11×11.19mm)
Difference: 19% (25.1 mm²)
9ct Beryl (Emerald, 15.11×11.19mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 9ct Topaz (Emerald, 13.85×10.26mm).


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