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16ct Topaz (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm, Blue) vs 16ct Quartz (Cushion, 16×16mm, Brown)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Quartz (16×16mm, cushion cut) appears 21% larger than 16ct Topaz (14.54×14.54mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

16ct Topaz (cushion cut)
vs
 16ct Quartz (cushion cut)
blue
 
brown
14.54×14.54 mm 16×16 mm
actual size
Actual size of 16ct Topaz (cushion cut, 14.54×14.54mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 16ct Quartz (cushion cut, 16×16mm, Brown color)
 
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Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 16ct Topaz (cushion cut, 14.54×14.54mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 16ct Quartz (cushion cut, 16×16mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 87% vs 95%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 16ct Topaz Cushion (14.54×14.54mm, Blue) and 16ct Quartz Cushion (16×16mm, 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.

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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.


16 Ct Topaz (Cushion) 16 Ct Quartz (Cushion)
14.54×14.54 mm vs 16×16 mm
190.27 mm²   230.4 mm²
Face-up size outline for 16ct Quartz (16×16mm, cushion cut)
Face-up size outline for 16ct Topaz (14.54×14.54mm, cushion cut)
16ct Topaz Cushion (14.54×14.54mm)
16ct Quartz Cushion (16×16mm)
Difference: 21% (40.13 mm²)
16ct Quartz (Cushion, 16×16mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 16ct Topaz (Cushion, 14.54×14.54mm).


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