18ct Peridot (Pear, 23.67×14.26mm, Yellowish Green) vs 18ct Hiddenite (Pear, 24.05×14.49mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 18ct Hiddenite (24.05×14.49mm, pear cut) appears 3% larger than 18ct Peridot (23.67×14.26mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 23.67×14.26 mm | 24.05×14.49 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
18ct Peridot Pear (23.67×14.26mm, Yellowish Green)
and
18ct Hiddenite Pear (24.05×14.49mm, 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.
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 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.
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.
| 18 Ct Peridot (Pear) | 18 Ct Hiddenite (Pear) | |
| 23.67×14.26 mm | vs | 24.05×14.49 mm |
| 246.4 mm² | 254.39 mm² |
| 18ct Peridot Pear (23.67×14.26mm) | |
| 18ct Hiddenite Pear (24.05×14.49mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (7.99 mm²) |
18ct Hiddenite (Pear, 24.05×14.49mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 18ct Peridot (Pear, 23.67×14.26mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 0.5ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 6 x 5.8) vs. 0.6ct Citrine (Pear, Orange, 8 x 5)
- 1ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 8.81 x 5.31) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Oval, Violet, 8.24 x 5.49)
- 1.36ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 9.76 x 5.88) vs. 0.09ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 2.68 x 2.68)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 7.82 x 4.71) vs. 1.6ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 10.31 x 6.21)
- 1.21ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.87 x 5.91)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 7.82 x 4.71) vs. 0.9ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 7.74 x 5.16)
- 2ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 11.11 x 6.69) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)
- 1ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 8.81 x 5.31) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)