40ct Citrine (Trillion, 28.68×28.68mm, Light Orange) vs 40ct Topaz (Trillion, 26.06×26.06mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Citrine (28.68×28.68mm, trillion cut) appears 21% larger than 40ct Topaz (26.06×26.06mm, trillion 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
40ct Citrine Trillion (28.68×28.68mm, Light Orange)
and
40ct Topaz Trillion (26.06×26.06mm, 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.
| 40 Ct Citrine (Trillion) | 40 Ct Topaz (Trillion) | |
| 28.68×28.68 mm | vs | 26.06×26.06 mm |
| 509.98 mm² | 421.06 mm² |
| 40ct Citrine Trillion (28.68×28.68mm) | |
| 40ct Topaz Trillion (26.06×26.06mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (88.92 mm²) |
40ct Citrine (Trillion, 28.68×28.68mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 40ct Topaz (Trillion, 26.06×26.06mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.02ct Citrine (Trillion, Light Orange, 8.12 x 8.12) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 6.36 x 6.36)
- 2ct Citrine (Trillion, Yellow, 10.16 x 10.16) vs. 1.45ct Sapphire (Trillion, Yellow, 7.96 x 7.96)
- 1ct Citrine (Trillion, Light Orange, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 0.75ct Spinel (Pear, Red, 7.82 x 4.71)
- 1.02ct Citrine (Trillion, Light Orange, 8.12 x 8.12) vs. 0.18ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 3.46 x 3.46)
- 2.3ct Citrine (Trillion, Yellow, 10.64 x 10.64) vs. 3.47ct Sapphire (Trillion, Yellow, 10.64 x 10.64)
- 2.3ct Citrine (Trillion, Yellow, 10.64 x 10.64) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Trillion, Yellow, 8.86 x 8.86)
- 1ct Citrine (Trillion, Light Orange, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 0.65ct Spinel (Pear, Red, 7.45 x 4.49)
- 2.4ct Citrine (Trillion, Yellow, 10.79 x 10.79) vs. 1.45ct Sapphire (Trillion, Yellow, 7.96 x 7.96)
- 2.3ct Citrine (Trillion, Yellow, 10.64 x 10.64) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Trillion, Yellow, 8.05 x 8.05)