14ct Topaz (Baguette, 17.42×11.61mm, Blue) vs 14ct Quartz (Baguette, 19.16×12.77mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 14ct Quartz (19.16×12.77mm, baguette cut) appears 21% larger than 14ct Topaz (17.42×11.61mm, baguette 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
14ct Topaz Baguette (17.42×11.61mm, Blue)
and
14ct Quartz Baguette (19.16×12.77mm, 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.
| 14 Ct Topaz (Baguette) | 14 Ct Quartz (Baguette) | |
| 17.42×11.61 mm | vs | 19.16×12.77 mm |
| 202.25 mm² | 244.67 mm² |
| 14ct Topaz Baguette (17.42×11.61mm) | |
| 14ct Quartz Baguette (19.16×12.77mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (42.42 mm²) |
14ct Quartz (Baguette, 19.16×12.77mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 14ct Topaz (Baguette, 17.42×11.61mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 14ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 17.42 x 11.61) vs. 25ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 19.47 x 14.42)
- 14ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 17.42 x 11.61) vs. 25ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 21.12 x 14.08)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.1ct Emerald (Round, Green, 3.16 x 3.16)
- 30.94ct Topaz (Baguette, Orange, 22.68 x 15.12) vs. 1.96ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 10.04 x 6.69)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.5ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 5 x 5)
- 0.2ct Topaz (Baguette, Light Blue, 4.23 x 2.82) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Bluish Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 2ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 9.11 x 6.07) vs. 1.5ct Topaz (Round, Light Blue, 7.13 x 7.13)
- 2ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 9.11 x 6.07) vs. 1ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 6.23 x 6.23)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 1ct Topaz (Oval, White, 7.89 x 5.26)