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7.5ct Topaz (Oval, 15.65×10.43mm, Blue) vs 7.5ct Beryl (Oval, 17.07×11.38mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 7.5ct Beryl (17.07×11.38mm, oval cut) appears 19% larger than 7.5ct Topaz (15.65×10.43mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

7.5ct Topaz (oval cut)
vs
7.5ct Beryl (oval cut)
blue
 
orange
15.65×10.43 mm 17.07×11.38 mm
actual size
Actual size of 7.5ct Topaz (oval cut, 15.65×10.43mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 7.5ct Beryl (oval cut, 17.07×11.38mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 7.5ct Topaz (oval cut, 15.65×10.43mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 7.5ct Beryl (oval cut, 17.07×11.38mm) 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
62% vs 68%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 7.5ct Topaz Oval (15.65×10.43mm, Blue) and 7.5ct Beryl Oval (17.07×11.38mm, 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.

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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.


7.5 Ct Topaz (Oval) 7.5 Ct Beryl (Oval)
15.65×10.43 mm vs 17.07×11.38 mm
133.85 mm²   159.29 mm²
Face-up size outline for 7.5ct Beryl (17.07×11.38mm, oval cut)
Face-up size outline for 7.5ct Topaz (15.65×10.43mm, oval cut)
7.5ct Topaz Oval (15.65×10.43mm)
7.5ct Beryl Oval (17.07×11.38mm)
Difference: 19% (25.44 mm²)
7.5ct Beryl (Oval, 17.07×11.38mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 7.5ct Topaz (Oval, 15.65×10.43mm).


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