6ct Sapphire (Pear, 15.09×9.09mm, Blue) vs 2ct Peridot (Round, 7.99×7.99mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Sapphire (15.09×9.09mm, pear cut) appears 100% larger than 2ct Peridot (7.99×7.99mm, round 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
6ct Sapphire Pear (15.09×9.09mm, Blue)
and
2ct Peridot Round (7.99×7.99mm, 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, 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.
| 6 Ct Sapphire (Pear) | 2 Ct Peridot (Round) | |
| 15.09×9.09 mm | vs | 7.99×7.99 mm |
| 100.13 mm² | 50.14 mm² |
| 6ct Sapphire Pear (15.09×9.09mm) | |
| 2ct Peridot Round (7.99×7.99mm) | |
| Difference: 100% (49.99 mm²) |
6ct Sapphire (Pear, 15.09×9.09mm) has approx. 100% more face-up area than 2ct Peridot (Round, 7.99×7.99mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 5ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 10.9 x 10.9)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 4ct Diamond (Pear, White, 14.36 x 8.65)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 5ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 16.19 x 9.75)
- 6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 15.09 x 9.09) vs. 0.25ct Diamond (Baguette, White, 4.56 x 3.04)