5ct Tanzanite (Oval, 13.79×9.19mm, Blue) vs 1ct Peridot (Oval, 8.03×5.35mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Tanzanite (13.79×9.19mm, oval cut) appears 3 times 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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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5ct Tanzanite Oval (13.79×9.19mm, Blue)
and
1ct Peridot Oval (8.03×5.35mm, 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, Tanzanite will face-up slightly smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 vs. 3.34 - this means it's "slightly 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.
| 5 Ct Tanzanite (Oval) | 1 Ct Peridot (Oval) | |
| 13.79×9.19 mm | vs | 8.03×5.35 mm |
| 103.92 mm² | 35.23 mm² |
| 5ct Tanzanite Oval (13.79×9.19mm) | |
| 1ct Peridot Oval (8.03×5.35mm) | |
| Difference: 195% (68.69 mm²) |
5ct Tanzanite (Oval, 13.79×9.19mm) has approx. 195% more face-up area than 1ct Peridot (Oval, 8.03×5.35mm). In other words, it's 2.95x larger.
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