8ct Topaz (Marquise, 20.28×10.14mm, Blue) vs 8ct Beryl (Marquise, 22.12×11.06mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Beryl (22.12×11.06mm, marquise cut) appears 19% larger than 8ct Topaz (20.28×10.14mm, marquise 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
8ct Topaz Marquise (20.28×10.14mm, Blue)
and
8ct Beryl Marquise (22.12×11.06mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
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 (Marquise) | 8 Ct Beryl (Marquise) | |
| 20.28×10.14 mm | vs | 22.12×11.06 mm |
| 146 mm² | 173.7 mm² |
| 8ct Topaz Marquise (20.28×10.14mm) | |
| 8ct Beryl Marquise (22.12×11.06mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (27.7 mm²) |
8ct Beryl (Marquise, 22.12×11.06mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 8ct Topaz (Marquise, 20.28×10.14mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 10.3 x 5.15) vs. 1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 10.38 x 5.19)
- 2ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 12.96 x 6.48) vs. 1ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 6.23 x 6.23)
- 3ct Topaz (Marquise, Orange, 14.84 x 7.42) vs. 1ct Topaz (Marquise, Orange, 10.3 x 5.15)
- 1ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 10.3 x 5.15) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.5ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 11.78 x 5.89) vs. 1.5ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1.5ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 11.78 x 5.89) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 13.96 x 6.98) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Topaz (Marquise, Bluish Green, 12.96 x 6.48) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.15ct Topaz (Marquise, Blue, 5.46 x 2.73) vs. 0.8ct Topaz (Pear, Blue, 8.03 x 4.84)