14ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 25.62×12.81mm, Purple) vs 14ct Quartz (Marquise, 26.88×13.44mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 14ct Quartz (26.88×13.44mm, marquise cut) appears 10% larger than 14ct Tourmaline (25.62×12.81mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 25.62×12.81 mm | 26.88×13.44 mm | |
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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
14ct Tourmaline Marquise (25.62×12.81mm, Purple)
and
14ct Quartz Marquise (26.88×13.44mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Tourmaline will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.06 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.
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.
| 14 Ct Tourmaline (Marquise) | 14 Ct Quartz (Marquise) | |
| 25.62×12.81 mm | vs | 26.88×13.44 mm |
| 233.02 mm² | 256.5 mm² |
| 14ct Tourmaline Marquise (25.62×12.81mm) | |
| 14ct Quartz Marquise (26.88×13.44mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (23.48 mm²) |
14ct Quartz (Marquise, 26.88×13.44mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 14ct Tourmaline (Marquise, 25.62×12.81mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2.5ct Sapphire (Marquise, Blue, 13.4 x 6.7)
- 1.09ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Dark Violet, 11.06 x 5.53) vs. 1.21ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 11.06 x 5.53)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 10.74 x 5.37) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.75ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Bluish Green, 9.7 x 4.15) vs. 0.74ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Bluish Green, 5.78 x 4.78)
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 14.1 x 7.05)
- 1.58ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 12.52 x 6.26) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Light Green , 13.54 x 6.77) vs. 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29)
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 13.54 x 6.77)
- 2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Dark Green, 13.54 x 6.77) vs. 2ct Emerald (Marquise, Green, 14.18 x 7.09)