5ct Topaz (Emerald, 11.38×8.43mm, Blue) vs 4ct Emerald (Emerald, 11.56×8.56mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4ct Emerald (11.56×8.56mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 5ct Topaz (11.38×8.43mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Topaz Emerald (11.38×8.43mm, Blue)
and
4ct Emerald Emerald (11.56×8.56mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 5 Ct Topaz (Emerald) | 4 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 11.38×8.43 mm | vs | 11.56×8.56 mm |
| 89.22 mm² | 92.03 mm² |
| 5ct Topaz Emerald (11.38×8.43mm) | |
| 4ct Emerald Emerald (11.56×8.56mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (2.81 mm²) |
4ct Emerald (Emerald, 11.56×8.56mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 5ct Topaz (Emerald, 11.38×8.43mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 11.38 x 8.43) vs. 1ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 6.23 x 6.23)
- 5ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 11.38 x 8.43) vs. 5ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 10.92 x 8.09)
- 5ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 11.38 x 8.43) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 5ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 11.38 x 8.43) vs. 1.8ct Tourmaline (Trillion, Violet, 9.31 x 9.31)
- 5ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 11.38 x 8.43) vs. 0.9ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.63 x 5.63)
- 10ct Topaz (Emerald, White, 14 x 11) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.5ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 5.28 x 3.91) vs. 0.6ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 5.62 x 4.16)
- 11ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 14.81 x 10.97) vs. 11ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 14.86 x 11.01)