7.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 13.56×9.04mm, Blue) vs 7.5ct Topaz (Baguette, 14.15×9.43mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7.5ct Topaz (14.15×9.43mm, baguette cut) appears 9% larger than 7.5ct Sapphire (13.56×9.04mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
7.5ct Sapphire Baguette (13.56×9.04mm, Blue)
and
7.5ct Topaz Baguette (14.15×9.43mm, 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.
| 7.5 Ct Sapphire (Baguette) | 7.5 Ct Topaz (Baguette) | |
| 13.56×9.04 mm | vs | 14.15×9.43 mm |
| 122.58 mm² | 133.43 mm² |
| 7.5ct Sapphire Baguette (13.56×9.04mm) | |
| 7.5ct Topaz Baguette (14.15×9.43mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (10.85 mm²) |
7.5ct Topaz (Baguette, 14.15×9.43mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 7.5ct Sapphire (Baguette, 13.56×9.04mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 20ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 18.81 x 12.54) vs. 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.15ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 3.68 x 2.45) vs. 3.05ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.69 x 7.18)
- 0.15ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 3.68 x 2.45) vs. 0.15ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 3.55 x 2.63)
- 2ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 8.73 x 5.82) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 2.3ct Sapphire (Baguette, Dark Blue, 9.15 x 6.1) vs. 2.3ct Sapphire (Emerald, Dark Blue, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 4ct Sapphire (Baguette, Yellow, 12 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 8ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 13.86 x 9.24) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82)