2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm, Red) vs 9ct Peridot (Cushion, 12.34×12.34mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Peridot (12.34×12.34mm, cushion cut) appears 2.6 times larger than 2.5ct Ruby (7.59×7.59mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.59×7.59 mm | 12.34×12.34 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
2.5ct Ruby Cushion (7.59×7.59mm, Red)
and
9ct Peridot Cushion (12.34×12.34mm, Yellowish 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, Ruby 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.
| 2.5 Ct Ruby (Cushion) | 9 Ct Peridot (Cushion) | |
| 7.59×7.59 mm | vs | 12.34×12.34 mm |
| 51.85 mm² | 137.05 mm² |
| 2.5ct Ruby Cushion (7.59×7.59mm) | |
| 9ct Peridot Cushion (12.34×12.34mm) | |
| Difference: 164% (85.2 mm²) |
9ct Peridot (Cushion, 12.34×12.34mm) has approx. 164% more face-up area than 2.5ct Ruby (Cushion, 7.59×7.59mm). In other words, it's 2.64x larger.
Popular comparisons:
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