9ct Topaz (Baguette, 15.03×10.02mm, Blue) vs 9ct Beryl (Baguette, 16.4×10.93mm, Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Beryl (16.4×10.93mm, baguette cut) appears 19% larger than 9ct Topaz (15.03×10.02mm, baguette 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
9ct Topaz Baguette (15.03×10.02mm, Blue)
and
9ct Beryl Baguette (16.4×10.93mm, 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.
| 9 Ct Topaz (Baguette) | 9 Ct Beryl (Baguette) | |
| 15.03×10.02 mm | vs | 16.4×10.93 mm |
| 150.6 mm² | 179.25 mm² |
| 9ct Topaz Baguette (15.03×10.02mm) | |
| 9ct Beryl Baguette (16.4×10.93mm) | |
| Difference: 19% (28.65 mm²) |
9ct Beryl (Baguette, 16.4×10.93mm) has approx. 19% more face-up area than 9ct Topaz (Baguette, 15.03×10.02mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 0.5ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 5 x 5)
- 0.2ct Topaz (Baguette, Light Blue, 4.23 x 2.82) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Bluish Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 2ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 9.11 x 6.07) vs. 1.5ct Topaz (Round, Light Blue, 7.13 x 7.13)
- 2ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 9.11 x 6.07) vs. 1ct Topaz (Round, Blue, 6.23 x 6.23)
- 2.5ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 9.81 x 6.54) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Topaz (Baguette, White, 7.23 x 4.82) vs. 1ct Topaz (Oval, White, 7.89 x 5.26)
- 3.36ct Topaz (Baguette, Blue, 10.82 x 7.21) vs. 2.22ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 9 x 6)