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8ct Topaz (Baguette, 14.45×9.63mm, Blue) vs 8ct Beryl (Baguette, 15.77×10.51mm, Orange)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Beryl (15.77×10.51mm, baguette cut) appears 19% larger than 8ct Topaz (14.45×9.63mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

8ct Topaz (baguette cut)
vs
8ct Beryl (baguette cut)
blue
 
orange
14.45×9.63 mm 15.77×10.51 mm
actual size
Actual size of 8ct Topaz (baguette cut, 14.45×9.63mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 8ct Beryl (baguette cut, 15.77×10.51mm, Orange color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 8ct Topaz (baguette cut, 14.45×9.63mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Orange 8ct Beryl (baguette cut, 15.77×10.51mm) 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
57% vs 63%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 8ct Topaz Baguette (14.45×9.63mm, Blue) and 8ct Beryl Baguette (15.77×10.51mm, 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.


8 Ct Topaz (Baguette) 8 Ct Beryl (Baguette)
14.45×9.63 mm vs 15.77×10.51 mm
139.15 mm²   165.74 mm²
Face-up size outline for 8ct Beryl (15.77×10.51mm, baguette cut)
Face-up size outline for 8ct Topaz (14.45×9.63mm, baguette cut)
8ct Topaz Baguette (14.45×9.63mm)
8ct Beryl Baguette (15.77×10.51mm)
Difference: 19% (26.59 mm²)
8ct Beryl (Baguette, 15.77×10.51mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 8ct Topaz (Baguette, 14.45×9.63mm).


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