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15ct Peridot (Emerald, 16.73×12.39mm, Yellowish Green) vs 15ct Hiddenite (Emerald, 17×12.59mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Hiddenite (17×12.59mm, emerald cut) appears 3% larger than 15ct Peridot (16.73×12.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Peridot (emerald cut)
vs
 15ct Hiddenite (emerald cut)
yellowish green
 
light green
16.73×12.39 mm 17×12.59 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Peridot (emerald cut, 16.73×12.39mm, Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 15ct Hiddenite (emerald cut, 17×12.59mm, Light Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Yellowish Green 15ct Peridot (emerald cut, 16.73×12.39mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Green 15ct Hiddenite (emerald cut, 17×12.59mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 74% vs 75%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Peridot Emerald (16.73×12.39mm, Yellowish Green) and 15ct Hiddenite Emerald (17×12.59mm, Light 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Peridot will face-up smaller than Hiddenite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.34 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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.


15 Ct Peridot (Emerald) 15 Ct Hiddenite (Emerald)
16.73×12.39 mm vs 17×12.59 mm
192.77 mm²   199.05 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Hiddenite (17×12.59mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Peridot (16.73×12.39mm, emerald cut)
15ct Peridot Emerald (16.73×12.39mm)
15ct Hiddenite Emerald (17×12.59mm)
Difference: 3% (6.28 mm²)
15ct Hiddenite (Emerald, 17×12.59mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 15ct Peridot (Emerald, 16.73×12.39mm).


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