12ct Topaz (Cushion, 13.21×13.21mm, Blue) vs 12ct Quartz (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 12ct Quartz (14.54×14.54mm, cushion cut) appears 21% larger than 12ct Topaz (13.21×13.21mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
12ct Topaz Cushion (13.21×13.21mm, Blue)
and
12ct Quartz Cushion (14.54×14.54mm, Brown)
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, Topaz will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.
| 12 Ct Topaz (Cushion) | 12 Ct Quartz (Cushion) | |
| 13.21×13.21 mm | vs | 14.54×14.54 mm |
| 157.05 mm² | 190.27 mm² |
| 12ct Topaz Cushion (13.21×13.21mm) | |
| 12ct Quartz Cushion (14.54×14.54mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (33.22 mm²) |
12ct Quartz (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 12ct Topaz (Cushion, 13.21×13.21mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 4ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 10 x 10) vs. 4ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 11 x 11)
- 28ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 17.7 x 17.7) vs. 28ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 17.69 x 17.69)
- 4ct Topaz (Cushion, Bluish Green, 9.25 x 9.25) vs. 7ct Topaz (Cushion, Bluish Green, 11.15 x 11.15)
- 2ct Topaz (Cushion, Light Bluish Green, 7.34 x 7.34) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 2.5ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 7.91 x 7.91) vs. 1.2ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 6.19 x 6.19)
- 2.5ct Topaz (Cushion, Dark Violet, 7.91 x 7.91) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 7.44 x 7.44)
- 4.9ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 9.9 x 9.9) vs. 3.66ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 9.88 x 9.88)
- 2ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 7.34 x 7.34) vs. 1ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 4.2ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 9.41 x 9.41) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)