26ct Topaz (Pear, 26.26×15.82mm, Blue) vs 26ct Quartz (Pear, 28.9×17.41mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Quartz (28.9×17.41mm, pear cut) appears 21% larger than 26ct Topaz (26.26×15.82mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
26ct Topaz Pear (26.26×15.82mm, Blue)
and
26ct Quartz Pear (28.9×17.41mm, 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, 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.
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.
| 26 Ct Topaz (Pear) | 26 Ct Quartz (Pear) | |
| 26.26×15.82 mm | vs | 28.9×17.41 mm |
| 303.27 mm² | 367.3 mm² |
| 26ct Topaz Pear (26.26×15.82mm) | |
| 26ct Quartz Pear (28.9×17.41mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (64.03 mm²) |
26ct Quartz (Pear, 28.9×17.41mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 26ct Topaz (Pear, 26.26×15.82mm).
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