3ct Peridot (Emerald, 9.77×7.24mm, Yellowish Green) vs 3ct Diamond (Emerald, 9.64×7.14mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Peridot (9.77×7.24mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 3ct Diamond (9.64×7.14mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
3ct Peridot Emerald (9.77×7.24mm, Yellowish Green)
and
3ct Diamond Emerald (9.64×7.14mm, White)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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.
| 3 Ct Peridot (Emerald) | 3 Ct Diamond (Emerald) | |
| 9.77×7.24 mm | vs | 9.64×7.14 mm |
| 65.78 mm² | 64.01 mm² |
| 3ct Peridot Emerald (9.77×7.24mm) | |
| 3ct Diamond Emerald (9.64×7.14mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (1.77 mm²) |
3ct Peridot (Emerald, 9.77×7.24mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 3ct Diamond (Emerald, 9.64×7.14mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 1.9ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 7.94 x 7.94)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 3ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 8.56 x 8.56)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 4ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 11.5 x 9)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 4ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 11 x 9)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 4ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 10.18 x 10.18)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 3ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 9.19 x 9.19)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 3ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 10.57 x 7.83)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 4ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 10.76 x 7.97)