36ct Citrine (Oval, 29.04×19.36mm, Light Orange) vs 36ct Topaz (Oval, 26.4×17.6mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Citrine (29.04×19.36mm, oval cut) appears 21% larger than 36ct Topaz (26.4×17.6mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
36ct Citrine Oval (29.04×19.36mm, Light Orange)
and
36ct Topaz Oval (26.4×17.6mm, 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 (Oval) | 36 Ct Topaz (Oval) | |
| 29.04×19.36 mm | vs | 26.4×17.6 mm |
| 461.02 mm² | 381 mm² |
| 36ct Citrine Oval (29.04×19.36mm) | |
| 36ct Topaz Oval (26.4×17.6mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (80.02 mm²) |
36ct Citrine (Oval, 29.04×19.36mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 36ct Topaz (Oval, 26.4×17.6mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 15ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 21.39 x 14.26) vs. 20ct Citrine (Cushion, Yellow, 17.41 x 17.41)
- 1ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 8.67 x 5.78) vs. 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 20ct Citrine (Oval, Light Yellow, 23.55 x 15.7) vs. 8.3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.74 x 10.92)
- 5ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 14.84 x 9.89) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 12.93 x 8.62)
- 6ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 15.77 x 10.51) vs. 4.5ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 9.62 x 9.62)
- 1.5ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 9.93 x 6.62) vs. 1.5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8.66 x 5.77)
- 1ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 8.67 x 5.78) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Topaz (Trillion, Blue, 7 x 7)
- 5ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 14.84 x 9.89) vs. 0.05ct Diamond (Round, White, 2.39 x 2.39)