19ct Citrine (Pear, 26.03×15.68mm, Light Orange) vs 19ct Topaz (Pear, 23.66×14.25mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 19ct Citrine (26.03×15.68mm, pear cut) appears 21% larger than 19ct Topaz (23.66×14.25mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 26.03×15.68 mm | 23.66×14.25 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
19ct Citrine Pear (26.03×15.68mm, Light Orange)
and
19ct Topaz Pear (23.66×14.25mm, 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.
| 19 Ct Citrine (Pear) | 19 Ct Topaz (Pear) | |
| 26.03×15.68 mm | vs | 23.66×14.25 mm |
| 297.95 mm² | 246.12 mm² |
| 19ct Citrine Pear (26.03×15.68mm) | |
| 19ct Topaz Pear (23.66×14.25mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (51.83 mm²) |
19ct Citrine (Pear, 26.03×15.68mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 19ct Topaz (Pear, 23.66×14.25mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 6ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 17.31 x 10.43) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
- 2ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 12 x 7.23) vs. 2ct Citrine (Trillion, Light Orange, 10.16 x 10.16)
- 1ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
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