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1.75ct Topaz (Emerald, 8.02×5.94mm, Blue) vs 1.75ct Rhodolite (Emerald, 7.8×5.78mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.75ct Topaz (8.02×5.94mm, emerald cut) appears 6% larger than 1.75ct Rhodolite (7.8×5.78mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

1.75ct Topaz (emerald cut)
vs
1.75ct Rhodolite (emerald cut)
blue
 
purple
8.02×5.94 mm 7.8×5.78 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.75ct Topaz (emerald cut, 8.02×5.94mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 1.75ct Rhodolite (emerald cut, 7.8×5.78mm, Purple color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 1.75ct Topaz (emerald cut, 8.02×5.94mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 1.75ct Rhodolite (emerald cut, 7.8×5.78mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
36% vs 35%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.75ct Topaz Emerald (8.02×5.94mm, Blue) and 1.75ct Rhodolite Emerald (7.8×5.78mm, Purple) 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, Rhodolite will face-up smaller than Topaz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.84 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.


1.75 Ct Topaz (Emerald) 1.75 Ct Rhodolite (Emerald)
8.02×5.94 mm vs 7.8×5.78 mm
44.3 mm²   41.93 mm²
Face-up size outline for 1.75ct Topaz (8.02×5.94mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 1.75ct Rhodolite (7.8×5.78mm, emerald cut)
1.75ct Topaz Emerald (8.02×5.94mm)
1.75ct Rhodolite Emerald (7.8×5.78mm)
Difference: 6% (2.37 mm²)
1.75ct Topaz (Emerald, 8.02×5.94mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 1.75ct Rhodolite (Emerald, 7.8×5.78mm).


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