2ct Andesine (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm, Light Orange) vs 1.8ct Peridot (Emerald, 8.24×6.1mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Andesine (8.06×8.06mm, cushion cut) appears 25% larger than 1.8ct Peridot (8.24×6.1mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.06×8.06 mm | 8.24×6.1 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Andesine Cushion (8.06×8.06mm, Light Orange)
and
1.8ct Peridot Emerald (8.24×6.1mm, Yellowish 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 Andesine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 2.67 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Andesine 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.
| 2 Ct Andesine (Cushion) | 1.8 Ct Peridot (Emerald) | |
| 8.06×8.06 mm | vs | 8.24×6.1 mm |
| 58.47 mm² | 46.75 mm² |
| 2ct Andesine Cushion (8.06×8.06mm) | |
| 1.8ct Peridot Emerald (8.24×6.1mm) | |
| Difference: 25% (11.72 mm²) |
2ct Andesine (Cushion, 8.06×8.06mm) has approx. 25% more face-up area than 1.8ct Peridot (Emerald, 8.24×6.1mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Andesine (Cushion, Light Orange, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 1.8ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 7.76 x 5.75)
- 1ct Andesine (Cushion, Light Orange, 6.4 x 6.4) vs. 1ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 7.33 x 5.43)
- 1ct Andesine (Cushion, Light Orange, 6.4 x 6.4) vs. 1ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 8 x 6)
- 2ct Andesine (Cushion, Orangey Red, 8.06 x 8.06) vs. 1.8ct Sapphire (Emerald, Blue, 7.76 x 5.75)
- 1ct Andesine (Cushion, Light Orange, 6.4 x 6.4) vs. 1.8ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 8.91 x 6.6)
- 1ct Andesine (Cushion, Light Orange, 6.4 x 6.4) vs. 1.5ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 8.38 x 6.21)
- 1ct Andesine (Cushion, Light Orange, 6.4 x 6.4) vs. 1.8ct Aquamarine (Emerald, Light Blue, 8.86 x 6.56)
- 1ct Andesine (Cushion, Light Orange, 6.4 x 6.4) vs. 1.8ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 8.24 x 6.1)