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10ct Topaz (Marquise, 21.84×10.92mm, Blue) vs 10ct Beryl (Marquise, 23.82×11.91mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 10ct Beryl (23.82×11.91mm, marquise cut) appears 19% larger than 10ct Topaz (21.84×10.92mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

10ct Topaz (marquise cut)
vs
10ct Beryl (marquise cut)
blue
 
orange
21.84×10.92 mm 23.82×11.91 mm
actual size
Actual size of 10ct Topaz (marquise cut, 21.84×10.92mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 10ct Beryl (marquise cut, 23.82×11.91mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 10ct Topaz (marquise cut, 21.84×10.92mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 10ct Beryl (marquise cut, 23.82×11.91mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
65% vs 71%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 10ct Topaz Marquise (21.84×10.92mm, Blue) and 10ct Beryl Marquise (23.82×11.91mm, 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.


10 Ct Topaz (Marquise) 10 Ct Beryl (Marquise)
21.84×10.92 mm vs 23.82×11.91 mm
169.33 mm²   201.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 10ct Beryl (23.82×11.91mm, marquise cut)
Face-up size outline for 10ct Topaz (21.84×10.92mm, marquise cut)
10ct Topaz Marquise (21.84×10.92mm)
10ct Beryl Marquise (23.82×11.91mm)
Difference: 19% (32.09 mm²)
10ct Beryl (Marquise, 23.82×11.91mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 10ct Topaz (Marquise, 21.84×10.92mm).


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