8.5ct Topaz (Cabochon, 14.57×9.71mm, Blue) vs 8.5ct Beryl (Cabochon, 15.89×10.59mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Beryl (15.89×10.59mm, cabochon cut) appears 19% larger than 8.5ct Topaz (14.57×9.71mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
8.5ct Topaz Cabochon (14.57×9.71mm, Blue)
and
8.5ct Beryl Cabochon (15.89×10.59mm, 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.
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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.
| 8.5 Ct Topaz (Cabochon) | 8.5 Ct Beryl (Cabochon) | |
| 14.57×9.71 mm | vs | 15.89×10.59 mm |
| 116.01 mm² | 137.99 mm² |
| 8.5ct Topaz Cabochon (14.57×9.71mm) | |
| 8.5ct Beryl Cabochon (15.89×10.59mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (21.98 mm²) |
8.5ct Beryl (Cabochon, 15.89×10.59mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 8.5ct Topaz (Cabochon, 14.57×9.71mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 4.98ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 12.18 x 8.12) vs. 4.13ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 11.45 x 7.63)
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