2ct Morganite (Round, 8.59×8.59mm, Light Red) vs 3ct Topaz (Cushion, 8.41×8.41mm, Light Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Topaz (8.41×8.41mm, cushion cut) appears 10% larger than 2ct Morganite (8.59×8.59mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.59×8.59 mm | 8.41×8.41 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Morganite Round (8.59×8.59mm, Light Red)
and
3ct Topaz Cushion (8.41×8.41mm, Light Red)
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
All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.
| 2 Ct Morganite (Round) | 3 Ct Topaz (Cushion) | |
| 8.59×8.59 mm | vs | 8.41×8.41 mm |
| 57.95 mm² | 63.66 mm² |
| 2ct Morganite Round (8.59×8.59mm) | |
| 3ct Topaz Cushion (8.41×8.41mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (5.71 mm²) |
3ct Topaz (Cushion, 8.41×8.41mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 2ct Morganite (Round, 8.59×8.59mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Topaz (Round, Light Red, 7.85 x 7.85)
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 1.5ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9.87 x 6.58)
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 1.5ct Morganite (Round, Light Purple, 7.8 x 7.8)
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2.6ct Morganite (Princess, Light Red, 8.43 x 8.43)
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2.25ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.52 x 8.52)
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 8.03 x 8.03)
- 2ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 8.59 x 8.59) vs. 1.5ct Morganite (Round, Light Red, 7.8 x 7.8)