4ct Topaz (Cabochon, 11.33×7.55mm, Blue) vs 4ct Beryl (Cabochon, 12.36×8.24mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Beryl (12.36×8.24mm, cabochon cut) appears 19% larger than 4ct Topaz (11.33×7.55mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.33×7.55 mm | 12.36×8.24 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
4ct Topaz Cabochon (11.33×7.55mm, Blue)
and
4ct Beryl Cabochon (12.36×8.24mm, 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 Ct Topaz (Cabochon) | 4 Ct Beryl (Cabochon) | |
| 11.33×7.55 mm | vs | 12.36×8.24 mm |
| 70.14 mm² | 83.51 mm² |
| 4ct Topaz Cabochon (11.33×7.55mm) | |
| 4ct Beryl Cabochon (12.36×8.24mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (13.37 mm²) |
4ct Beryl (Cabochon, 12.36×8.24mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 4ct Topaz (Cabochon, 11.33×7.55mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, Blue, 7.29 x 4.86)
- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Light Bluish Green, 5 x 7) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Cabochon, Yellowish Green, 6 x 6)
- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 0.5ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 5 x 5)
- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Light Bluish Green, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 1ct Peridot (Cushion, Green, 6.5 x 4.5)
- 7.5ct Topaz (Cabochon, White, 13.97 x 9.31) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 25ct Topaz (Cabochon, Orange, 20.87 x 13.91) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.98ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 12.18 x 8.12) vs. 4.13ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 11.45 x 7.63)
- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 1ct Topaz (Princess, Bluish Green, 6 x 6)