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24ct Peridot (Cabochon, 20.97×13.98mm, Yellowish Green) vs 24ct Hiddenite (Cabochon, 21.32×14.21mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 24ct Hiddenite (21.32×14.21mm, cabochon cut) appears 3% larger than 24ct Peridot (20.97×13.98mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

24ct Peridot (cabochon cut)
vs
 24ct Hiddenite (cabochon cut)
yellowish green
 
light green
20.97×13.98 mm 21.32×14.21 mm
actual size
Actual size of 24ct Peridot (cabochon cut, 20.97×13.98mm, Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 24ct Hiddenite (cabochon cut, 21.32×14.21mm, Light Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Yellowish Green 24ct Peridot (cabochon cut, 20.97×13.98mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Green 24ct Hiddenite (cabochon cut, 21.32×14.21mm) 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
 83% vs 85%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 24ct Peridot Cabochon (20.97×13.98mm, Yellowish Green) and 24ct Hiddenite Cabochon (21.32×14.21mm, Light 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Peridot will face-up smaller than Hiddenite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.34 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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.


24 Ct Peridot (Cabochon) 24 Ct Hiddenite (Cabochon)
20.97×13.98 mm vs 21.32×14.21 mm
240.39 mm²   248.42 mm²
Face-up size outline for 24ct Hiddenite (21.32×14.21mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 24ct Peridot (20.97×13.98mm, cabochon cut)
24ct Peridot Cabochon (20.97×13.98mm)
24ct Hiddenite Cabochon (21.32×14.21mm)
Difference: 3% (8.03 mm²)
24ct Hiddenite (Cabochon, 21.32×14.21mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 24ct Peridot (Cabochon, 20.97×13.98mm).


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