2ct Morganite (Round, 8.59×8.59mm, Light Purple) vs 1ct Peridot (Cushion, 5.93×5.93mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Morganite (8.59×8.59mm, round cut) appears 83% larger than 1ct Peridot (5.93×5.93mm, cushion 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
2ct Morganite Round (8.59×8.59mm, Light Purple)
and
1ct Peridot Cushion (5.93×5.93mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Face-up Size
All things being equal, Peridot will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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 Morganite (Round) | 1 Ct Peridot (Cushion) | |
| 8.59×8.59 mm | vs | 5.93×5.93 mm |
| 57.95 mm² | 31.65 mm² |
| 2ct Morganite Round (8.59×8.59mm) | |
| 1ct Peridot Cushion (5.93×5.93mm) | |
| Difference: 83% (26.3 mm²) |
2ct Morganite (Round, 8.59×8.59mm) has approx. 83% more face-up area than 1ct Peridot (Cushion, 5.93×5.93mm).
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