5ct Peridot (Emerald, 11.58×8.58mm, Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Peridot (11.58×8.58mm, emerald cut) appears 2.5 times larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.58×8.58 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Peridot Emerald (11.58×8.58mm, Yellowish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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.
| 5 Ct Peridot (Emerald) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 11.58×8.58 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 92.4 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 5ct Peridot Emerald (11.58×8.58mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 153% (55.91 mm²) |
5ct Peridot (Emerald, 11.58×8.58mm) has approx. 153% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm). In other words, it's 2.53x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 11.58 x 8.58) vs. 5ct Spinel (Emerald, Red, 11.31 x 8.38)
- 5ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 11.58 x 8.58) vs. 5ct Spinel (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 11.31 x 8.38)
- 5ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 11.58 x 8.58) vs. 5ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 11.42 x 8.46)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.02 x 4.46) vs. 0.13ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 3.39 x 2.51)
- 2ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 8.53 x 6.32) vs. 3ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 11.58 x 7.72)
- 15ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 16.71 x 12.38) vs. 40ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 23.17 x 17.16)
- 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 Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.64 x 7.14)