18ct Citrine (Baguette, 20.84×13.89mm, Light Orange) vs 18ct Topaz (Baguette, 18.93×12.62mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Citrine (20.84×13.89mm, baguette cut) appears 21% larger than 18ct Topaz (18.93×12.62mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 20.84×13.89 mm | 18.93×12.62 mm | |
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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
18ct Citrine Baguette (20.84×13.89mm, Light Orange)
and
18ct Topaz Baguette (18.93×12.62mm, 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.
| 18 Ct Citrine (Baguette) | 18 Ct Topaz (Baguette) | |
| 20.84×13.89 mm | vs | 18.93×12.62 mm |
| 289.47 mm² | 238.9 mm² |
| 18ct Citrine Baguette (20.84×13.89mm) | |
| 18ct Topaz Baguette (18.93×12.62mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (50.57 mm²) |
18ct Citrine (Baguette, 20.84×13.89mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 18ct Topaz (Baguette, 18.93×12.62mm).
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