36ct Titanite (Oval, 26.4×17.6mm, Yellowish Green) vs 36ct Apatite (Oval, 27.27×18.18mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 36ct Apatite (27.27×18.18mm, oval cut) appears 7% larger than 36ct Titanite (26.4×17.6mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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36ct Apatite (oval cut) |
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| 26.4×17.6 mm | 27.27×18.18 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
36ct Titanite Oval (26.4×17.6mm, Yellowish Green)
and
36ct Apatite Oval (27.27×18.18mm, 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.
| 36 Ct Titanite (Oval) | 36 Ct Apatite (Oval) | |
| 26.4×17.6 mm | vs | 27.27×18.18 mm |
| 381 mm² | 406.53 mm² |
| 36ct Titanite Oval (26.4×17.6mm) | |
| 36ct Apatite Oval (27.27×18.18mm) | |
| Difference: 7% (25.53 mm²) |
36ct Apatite (Oval, 27.27×18.18mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 36ct Titanite (Oval, 26.4×17.6mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 0.2ct Titanite (Oval, Yellowish Green, 4.61 x 3.07) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 0.2ct Titanite (Oval, Yellow, 4.61 x 3.07) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 4ct Titanite (Oval, Yellowish Green, 12.51 x 8.34) vs. 4ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 12.8 x 8.53)
- 1.68ct Titanite (Oval, Light Yellow, 9.38 x 6.25) vs. 1.68ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.65 x 6.43)
- 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)