28ct Citrine (Pear, 29.63×17.85mm, Light Orange) vs 28ct Topaz (Pear, 26.93×16.22mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 28ct Citrine (29.63×17.85mm, pear cut) appears 21% larger than 28ct Topaz (26.93×16.22mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 29.63×17.85 mm | 26.93×16.22 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
28ct Citrine Pear (29.63×17.85mm, Light Orange)
and
28ct Topaz Pear (26.93×16.22mm, 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.
| 28 Ct Citrine (Pear) | 28 Ct Topaz (Pear) | |
| 29.63×17.85 mm | vs | 26.93×16.22 mm |
| 386.09 mm² | 318.87 mm² |
| 28ct Citrine Pear (29.63×17.85mm) | |
| 28ct Topaz Pear (26.93×16.22mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (67.22 mm²) |
28ct Citrine (Pear, 29.63×17.85mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 28ct Topaz (Pear, 26.93×16.22mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 12 x 7.23) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)
- 1.25ct Citrine (Pear, Light Orange, 10.26 x 6.18) vs. 1.25ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.74 x 5.87)
- 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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