24ct Titanite (Cushion, 16.65×16.65mm, Yellowish Green) vs 24ct Apatite (Cushion, 17.2×17.2mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 24ct Apatite (17.2×17.2mm, cushion cut) appears 7% larger than 24ct Titanite (16.65×16.65mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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24ct Apatite (cushion cut) |
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yellowish green |
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| 16.65×16.65 mm | 17.2×17.2 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
24ct Titanite Cushion (16.65×16.65mm, Yellowish Green)
and
24ct Apatite Cushion (17.2×17.2mm, Green)
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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Titanite will face-up smaller than Apatite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 3.2 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Apatite 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.
| 24 Ct Titanite (Cushion) | 24 Ct Apatite (Cushion) | |
| 16.65×16.65 mm | vs | 17.2×17.2 mm |
| 249.5 mm² | 266.26 mm² |
| 24ct Titanite Cushion (16.65×16.65mm) | |
| 24ct Apatite Cushion (17.2×17.2mm) | |
| Difference: 7% (16.76 mm²) |
24ct Apatite (Cushion, 17.2×17.2mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 24ct Titanite (Cushion, 16.65×16.65mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Titanite (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 7.34 x 7.34) vs. 0.75ct Spinel (Pear, Red, 7.82 x 4.71)
- 1ct Titanite (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 5.83 x 5.83) vs. 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6.37 x 6.37)
- 1ct Titanite (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 5.83 x 5.83) vs. 3ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 9.19 x 9.19)
- 40ct Titanite (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 19.94 x 19.94) vs. 40ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Violet, 20.82 x 20.82)
- 2.94ct Titanite (Cushion, Yellow, 8.35 x 8.35) vs. 3.85ct Titanite (Oval, Yellowish Green, 12.36 x 8.24)
- 2.94ct Titanite (Cushion, Yellow, 9.5 x 7.9) vs. 3.85ct Titanite (Oval, Yellowish Green, 10.8 x 8.3)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)