4.5ct Topaz (Oval, 13.2×8.8mm, Blue) vs 4.5ct Beryl (Oval, 14.4×9.6mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Beryl (14.4×9.6mm, oval cut) appears 19% larger than 4.5ct Topaz (13.2×8.8mm, 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
4.5ct Topaz Oval (13.2×8.8mm, Blue)
and
4.5ct Beryl Oval (14.4×9.6mm, Orange)
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 Beryl for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Beryl 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.
| 4.5 Ct Topaz (Oval) | 4.5 Ct Beryl (Oval) | |
| 13.2×8.8 mm | vs | 14.4×9.6 mm |
| 95.25 mm² | 113.36 mm² |
| 4.5ct Topaz Oval (13.2×8.8mm) | |
| 4.5ct Beryl Oval (14.4×9.6mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (18.11 mm²) |
4.5ct Beryl (Oval, 14.4×9.6mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 4.5ct Topaz (Oval, 13.2×8.8mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Topaz (Oval, Blue, 9.93 x 6.62) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
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