2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm, Dark Bluish Green) vs 2ct Peridot (Baguette, 9.27×6.18mm, Dark Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Peridot (9.27×6.18mm, baguette cut) appears 28% larger than 2ct Sapphire (8.05×5.96mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.05×5.96 mm | 9.27×6.18 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm, Dark Bluish Green)
and
2ct Peridot Baguette (9.27×6.18mm, Dark 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.34 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Peridot 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 Sapphire (Emerald) | 2 Ct Peridot (Baguette) | |
| 8.05×5.96 mm | vs | 9.27×6.18 mm |
| 44.62 mm² | 57.29 mm² |
| 2ct Sapphire Emerald (8.05×5.96mm) | |
| 2ct Peridot Baguette (9.27×6.18mm) | |
| Difference: 28% (12.67 mm²) |
2ct Peridot (Baguette, 9.27×6.18mm) has approx. 28% more face-up area than 2ct Sapphire (Emerald, 8.05×5.96mm).
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