1ct Peridot (Emerald, 6.78×5.02mm, Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 15% larger than 1ct Peridot (6.78×5.02mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.78×5.02 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Peridot Emerald (6.78×5.02mm, Yellowish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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, Peridot will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 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.
| 1 Ct Peridot (Emerald) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 6.78×5.02 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 31.65 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 1ct Peridot Emerald (6.78×5.02mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (4.84 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 1ct Peridot (Emerald, 6.78×5.02mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.78 x 5.02) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 1ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.78 x 5.02) vs. 0.5ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 5.82 x 4.31)
- 1ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.78 x 5.02) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.78 x 5.02) vs. 3ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 10.57 x 7.83)
- 1ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.78 x 5.02) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 7 x 7)
- 5ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 11.58 x 8.58) vs. 5ct Spinel (Emerald, Red, 11.31 x 8.38)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.02 x 4.46) vs. 0.13ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 3.39 x 2.51)
- 2ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 8.53 x 6.32) vs. 3ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 11.58 x 7.72)