1ct Peridot (Oval, 8.03×5.35mm, Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 4% larger than 1ct Peridot (8.03×5.35mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.03×5.35 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
1ct Peridot Oval (8.03×5.35mm, 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?
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 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.
| 1 Ct Peridot (Oval) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 8.03×5.35 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 35.23 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 1ct Peridot Oval (8.03×5.35mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (1.26 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 1ct Peridot (Oval, 8.03×5.35mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Green , 6.95 x 5.15)
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 1.5ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 9.18 x 6.12)
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 0.12ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 2.95 x 2.95)
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35)
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 1.2ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 8.04 x 5.36)
- 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35) vs. 0.15ct Diamond (Pear, White, 4.81 x 2.9)