×
carat vs. color  length*  width*
  ×

(or examine a )
* size in mm (optional)

16ct Citrine (Baguette, 20.03×13.35mm, Light Orange) vs 16ct Topaz (Baguette, 18.21×12.14mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Citrine (20.03×13.35mm, baguette cut) appears 21% larger than 16ct Topaz (18.21×12.14mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

16ct Citrine (baguette cut)
vs
 16ct Topaz (baguette cut)
light orange
 
blue
20.03×13.35 mm 18.21×12.14 mm
actual size
Actual size of 16ct Citrine (baguette cut, 20.03×13.35mm, Light Orange color)   Actual size of 16ct Topaz (baguette cut, 18.21×12.14mm, Blue color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Orange 16ct Citrine (baguette cut, 20.03×13.35mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 16ct Topaz (baguette cut, 18.21×12.14mm) 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
 79% vs 72%
Saved...
Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
USA UK Asia EU1 EU2
Actual sizes of 16ct Citrine Baguette (20.03×13.35mm, Light Orange) and 16ct Topaz Baguette (18.21×12.14mm, Blue) 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?

For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Face-up Size

All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.53 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.


16 Ct Citrine (Baguette) 16 Ct Topaz (Baguette)
20.03×13.35 mm vs 18.21×12.14 mm
267.4 mm²   221.07 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Citrine (20.03×13.35mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 16ct Topaz (18.21×12.14mm, baguette cut)
16ct Citrine Baguette (20.03×13.35mm)
16ct Topaz Baguette (18.21×12.14mm)
Difference: 21% (46.33 mm²)
16ct Citrine (Baguette, 20.03×13.35mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 16ct Topaz (Baguette, 18.21×12.14mm).


Popular comparisons: