17ct Topaz (Marquise, 26.06×13.03mm, Blue) vs 17ct Quartz (Marquise, 28.68×14.34mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 17ct Quartz (28.68×14.34mm, marquise cut) appears 21% larger than 17ct Topaz (26.06×13.03mm, marquise 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
17ct Topaz Marquise (26.06×13.03mm, Blue)
and
17ct Quartz Marquise (28.68×14.34mm, 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.
| 17 Ct Topaz (Marquise) | 17 Ct Quartz (Marquise) | |
| 26.06×13.03 mm | vs | 28.68×14.34 mm |
| 241.09 mm² | 292 mm² |
| 17ct Topaz Marquise (26.06×13.03mm) | |
| 17ct Quartz Marquise (28.68×14.34mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (50.91 mm²) |
17ct Quartz (Marquise, 28.68×14.34mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 17ct Topaz (Marquise, 26.06×13.03mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 3ct Topaz (Marquise, Orange, 14.84 x 7.42) vs. 1ct Topaz (Marquise, Orange, 10.3 x 5.15)
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- 1.5ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 11.78 x 5.89) vs. 1.5ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1.5ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 11.78 x 5.89) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 13.96 x 6.98) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Topaz (Marquise, Bluish Green, 12.96 x 6.48) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.15ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 5.46 x 2.73) vs. 0.8ct Topaz (Pear, Blue, 8.03 x 4.84)