2ct Topaz (Round, 7.85×7.85mm, Light Bluish Green) vs 1.65ct Sapphire (Emerald, 7.8×5.8mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Topaz (7.85×7.85mm, round cut) appears 15% larger than 1.65ct Sapphire (7.8×5.8mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.85×7.85 mm | 7.8×5.8 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
2ct Topaz Round (7.85×7.85mm, Light Bluish Green)
and
1.65ct Sapphire Emerald (7.8×5.8mm, Blue)
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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.53 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Topaz 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 Topaz (Round) | 1.65 Ct Sapphire (Emerald) | |
| 7.85×7.85 mm | vs | 7.8×5.8 mm |
| 48.4 mm² | 42.07 mm² |
| 2ct Topaz Round (7.85×7.85mm) | |
| 1.65ct Sapphire Emerald (7.8×5.8mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (6.33 mm²) |
2ct Topaz (Round, 7.85×7.85mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 1.65ct Sapphire (Emerald, 7.8×5.8mm).
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