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40ct Topaz (Marquise, 34.66×17.33mm, Blue) vs 40ct Quartz (Marquise, 38.14×19.07mm, Brown)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Quartz (38.14×19.07mm, marquise cut) appears 21% larger than 40ct Topaz (34.66×17.33mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

40ct Topaz (marquise cut)
vs
40ct Quartz (marquise cut)
blue
 
brown
34.66×17.33 mm 38.14×19.07 mm
actual size
Actual size of 40ct Topaz (marquise cut, 34.66×17.33mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 40ct Quartz (marquise cut, 38.14×19.07mm, Brown color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 40ct Topaz (marquise cut, 34.66×17.33mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 40ct Quartz (marquise cut, 38.14×19.07mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
103% vs 113%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 40ct Topaz Marquise (34.66×17.33mm, Blue) and 40ct Quartz Marquise (38.14×19.07mm, 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.

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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.


40 Ct Topaz (Marquise) 40 Ct Quartz (Marquise)
34.66×17.33 mm vs 38.14×19.07 mm
426.47 mm²   516.4 mm²
Face-up size outline for 40ct Quartz (38.14×19.07mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 40ct Topaz (34.66×17.33mm, marquise cut)
40ct Topaz Marquise (34.66×17.33mm)
40ct Quartz Marquise (38.14×19.07mm)
Difference: 21% (89.93 mm²)
40ct Quartz (Marquise, 38.14×19.07mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 40ct Topaz (Marquise, 34.66×17.33mm).


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