1ct Peridot (Princess, 5.7×5.7mm, Yellowish Green) vs 0.5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 5.43×3.62mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Peridot (5.7×5.7mm, princess cut) appears 2 times larger than 0.5ct Sapphire (5.43×3.62mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 5.7×5.7 mm | 5.43×3.62 mm | |
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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
1ct Peridot Princess (5.7×5.7mm, Yellowish Green)
and
0.5ct Sapphire Cabochon (5.43×3.62mm, Blue)
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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 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.
| 1 Ct Peridot (Princess) | 0.5 Ct Sapphire (Cabochon) | |
| 5.7×5.7 mm | vs | 5.43×3.62 mm |
| 32.49 mm² | 16.12 mm² |
| 1ct Peridot Princess (5.7×5.7mm) | |
| 0.5ct Sapphire Cabochon (5.43×3.62mm) | |
| Difference: 102% (16.37 mm²) |
1ct Peridot (Princess, 5.7×5.7mm) has approx. 102% more face-up area than 0.5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, 5.43×3.62mm). In other words, it's 2.02x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 5.7 x 5.7) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 5.7 x 5.7) vs. 5ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 10.48 x 10.48)
- 1ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 5.7 x 5.7) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.65ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7 x 7) vs. 1.97ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 8 x 8)
- 2ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.18 x 7.18) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Princess, Light Blue, 7.72 x 7.72)
- 5ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 9.75 x 9.75) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1.65ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7 x 7) vs. 1.97ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 7.95 x 7.95)
- 2ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.18 x 7.18) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 4.75 x 4.75)