40ct Peridot (Baguette, 25.17×16.78mm, Yellowish Green) vs 40ct Hiddenite (Baguette, 25.59×17.06mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Hiddenite (25.59×17.06mm, baguette cut) appears 3% larger than 40ct Peridot (25.17×16.78mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
40ct Peridot Baguette (25.17×16.78mm, Yellowish Green)
and
40ct Hiddenite Baguette (25.59×17.06mm, 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?
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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.
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.
| 40 Ct Peridot (Baguette) | 40 Ct Hiddenite (Baguette) | |
| 25.17×16.78 mm | vs | 25.59×17.06 mm |
| 422.35 mm² | 436.57 mm² |
| 40ct Peridot Baguette (25.17×16.78mm) | |
| 40ct Hiddenite Baguette (25.59×17.06mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (14.22 mm²) |
40ct Hiddenite (Baguette, 25.59×17.06mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 40ct Peridot (Baguette, 25.17×16.78mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 6ct Peridot (Baguette, Yellowish Green, 13.37 x 8.91) vs. 6ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 10.78 x 10.78)
- 3ct Peridot (Baguette, Yellowish Green, 10.61 x 7.07) vs. 3.2ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 11.82 x 7.88)
- 0.15ct Peridot (Baguette, Yellowish Green, 3.9 x 2.6) vs. 0.65ct Sapphire (Cushion, Violet, 4.97 x 4.89)
- 8ct Peridot (Baguette, Yellowish Green, 14.7 x 9.8) vs. 8ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 14.46 x 9.64)
- 11.6ct Peridot (Baguette, Yellowish Green, 19 x 9) vs. 9ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 16 x 8)
- 3ct Peridot (Baguette, Yellowish Green, 10.61 x 7.07) vs. 3ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8.4 x 8.4)
- 3.5ct Peridot (Baguette, Yellowish Green, 11.16 x 7.44) vs. 0.25ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 4.56 x 3.04)