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40ct Topaz (Emerald, 22.76×16.86mm, Blue) vs 40ct Quartz (Emerald, 25.06×18.56mm, Brown)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Quartz (25.06×18.56mm, emerald cut) appears 21% larger than 40ct Topaz (22.76×16.86mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

40ct Topaz (emerald cut)
vs
40ct Quartz (emerald cut)
blue
 
brown
22.76×16.86 mm 25.06×18.56 mm
actual size
Actual size of 40ct Topaz (emerald cut, 22.76×16.86mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 40ct Quartz (emerald cut, 25.06×18.56mm, Brown color)
 
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Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 40ct Topaz (emerald cut, 22.76×16.86mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 40ct Quartz (emerald cut, 25.06×18.56mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
100% vs 110%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 40ct Topaz Emerald (22.76×16.86mm, Blue) and 40ct Quartz Emerald (25.06×18.56mm, Brown) 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.53 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.


40 Ct Topaz (Emerald) 40 Ct Quartz (Emerald)
22.76×16.86 mm vs 25.06×18.56 mm
356.87 mm²   432.56 mm²
Face-up size outline for 40ct Quartz (25.06×18.56mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 40ct Topaz (22.76×16.86mm, emerald cut)
40ct Topaz Emerald (22.76×16.86mm)
40ct Quartz Emerald (25.06×18.56mm)
Difference: 21% (75.69 mm²)
40ct Quartz (Emerald, 25.06×18.56mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 40ct Topaz (Emerald, 22.76×16.86mm).


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