16ct Citrine (Princess, 15.18×15.18mm, Light Orange) vs 16ct Topaz (Princess, 13.8×13.8mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Citrine (15.18×15.18mm, princess cut) appears 21% larger than 16ct Topaz (13.8×13.8mm, princess 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
16ct Citrine Princess (15.18×15.18mm, Light Orange)
and
16ct Topaz Princess (13.8×13.8mm, 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?
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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.
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 (Princess) | 16 Ct Topaz (Princess) | |
| 15.18×15.18 mm | vs | 13.8×13.8 mm |
| 230.43 mm² | 190.44 mm² |
| 16ct Citrine Princess (15.18×15.18mm) | |
| 16ct Topaz Princess (13.8×13.8mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (39.99 mm²) |
16ct Citrine (Princess, 15.18×15.18mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 16ct Topaz (Princess, 13.8×13.8mm).
Popular comparisons:
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