4.5ct Topaz (Emerald, 10.99×8.14mm, Blue) vs 4.5ct Beryl (Emerald, 11.99×8.88mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Beryl (11.99×8.88mm, emerald cut) appears 19% larger than 4.5ct Topaz (10.99×8.14mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
4.5ct Topaz Emerald (10.99×8.14mm, Blue)
and
4.5ct Beryl Emerald (11.99×8.88mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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.
| 4.5 Ct Topaz (Emerald) | 4.5 Ct Beryl (Emerald) | |
| 10.99×8.14 mm | vs | 11.99×8.88 mm |
| 83.2 mm² | 99.02 mm² |
| 4.5ct Topaz Emerald (10.99×8.14mm) | |
| 4.5ct Beryl Emerald (11.99×8.88mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (15.82 mm²) |
4.5ct Beryl (Emerald, 11.99×8.88mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 4.5ct Topaz (Emerald, 10.99×8.14mm).
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