1.75ct Kyanite (Marquise, 12.04×6.02mm, Blue) vs 1.75ct Topaz (Marquise, 12.22×6.11mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.75ct Topaz (12.22×6.11mm, marquise cut) appears 3% larger than 1.75ct Kyanite (12.04×6.02mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
1.75ct Kyanite Marquise (12.04×6.02mm, Blue)
and
1.75ct Topaz Marquise (12.22×6.11mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Kyanite will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.68 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.
| 1.75 Ct Kyanite (Marquise) | 1.75 Ct Topaz (Marquise) | |
| 12.04×6.02 mm | vs | 12.22×6.11 mm |
| 51.46 mm² | 53.01 mm² |
| 1.75ct Kyanite Marquise (12.04×6.02mm) | |
| 1.75ct Topaz Marquise (12.22×6.11mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (1.55 mm²) |
1.75ct Topaz (Marquise, 12.22×6.11mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 1.75ct Kyanite (Marquise, 12.04×6.02mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 17.36 x 8.68) vs. 5ct Tanzanite (Marquise, Blue, 18 x 9)
- 2ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 12.78 x 6.39) vs. 5ct Ruby (Round, Red, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 10ct Kyanite (Marquise, Dark Bluish Green, 21.86 x 10.93) vs. 10ct Emerald (Marquise, Green, 24.24 x 12.12)
- 1ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 10.14 x 5.07) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.5ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 11.62 x 5.81) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 12.78 x 6.39) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 13.78 x 6.89) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)