15ct Topaz (Cabochon, 17.6×11.73mm, Blue) vs 15ct Quartz (Cabochon, 19.37×12.91mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Quartz (19.37×12.91mm, cabochon cut) appears 21% larger than 15ct Topaz (17.6×11.73mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
15ct Topaz Cabochon (17.6×11.73mm, Blue)
and
15ct Quartz Cabochon (19.37×12.91mm, 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.
| 15 Ct Topaz (Cabochon) | 15 Ct Quartz (Cabochon) | |
| 17.6×11.73 mm | vs | 19.37×12.91 mm |
| 169.29 mm² | 205.05 mm² |
| 15ct Topaz Cabochon (17.6×11.73mm) | |
| 15ct Quartz Cabochon (19.37×12.91mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (35.76 mm²) |
15ct Quartz (Cabochon, 19.37×12.91mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 15ct Topaz (Cabochon, 17.6×11.73mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Topaz (Cabochon, Light Bluish Green, 7.14 x 4.76) vs. 1ct Peridot (Cushion, Green, 6.5 x 4.5)
- 7.5ct Topaz (Cabochon, White, 13.97 x 9.31) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 25ct Topaz (Cabochon, Orange, 20.87 x 13.91) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.98ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 12.18 x 8.12) vs. 4.13ct Topaz (Cabochon, Blue, 11.45 x 7.63)
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