36ct Citrine (Baguette, 26.25×17.5mm, Light Orange) vs 36ct Topaz (Baguette, 23.85×15.9mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Citrine (26.25×17.5mm, baguette cut) appears 21% larger than 36ct Topaz (23.85×15.9mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
36ct Citrine Baguette (26.25×17.5mm, Light Orange)
and
36ct Topaz Baguette (23.85×15.9mm, 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.
| 36 Ct Citrine (Baguette) | 36 Ct Topaz (Baguette) | |
| 26.25×17.5 mm | vs | 23.85×15.9 mm |
| 459.38 mm² | 379.22 mm² |
| 36ct Citrine Baguette (26.25×17.5mm) | |
| 36ct Topaz Baguette (23.85×15.9mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (80.16 mm²) |
36ct Citrine (Baguette, 26.25×17.5mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 36ct Topaz (Baguette, 23.85×15.9mm).
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