0.5ct Peridot (Pear, 6×5.8mm, Yellowish Green) vs 2.2ct Zircon (Emerald, 8×6mm, Light Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.2ct Zircon (8×6mm, emerald cut) appears 76% larger than 0.5ct Peridot (6×5.8mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Peridot Pear (6×5.8mm, Yellowish Green)
and
2.2ct Zircon Emerald (8×6mm, Light Orange)
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, Zircon will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4.7 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.
| 0.5 Ct Peridot (Pear) | 2.2 Ct Zircon (Emerald) | |
| 6×5.8 mm | vs | 8×6 mm |
| 25.4 mm² | 44.64 mm² |
| 0.5ct Peridot Pear (6×5.8mm) | |
| 2.2ct Zircon Emerald (8×6mm) | |
| Difference: 76% (19.24 mm²) |
2.2ct Zircon (Emerald, 8×6mm) has approx. 76% more face-up area than 0.5ct Peridot (Pear, 6×5.8mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.5ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 6 x 5.8) vs. 0.6ct Citrine (Pear, Orange, 8 x 5)
- 0.5ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 6 x 5.8) vs. 2.2ct Zircon (Baguette, Light Orange, 8.54 x 5.69)
- 0.5ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 6 x 5.8) vs. 2.2ct Zircon (Emerald, Light Orange, 7.87 x 5.83)
- 0.5ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 6 x 5.8) vs. 0.6ct Citrine (Pear, Orange, 8.23 x 4.96)
- 0.5ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 6 x 5.8) vs. 7.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 15.02 x 10.01)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 7.82 x 4.71) vs. 1.6ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 11.07 x 6.67)
- 1ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 8.81 x 5.31) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Oval, Violet, 8.24 x 5.49)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 7.82 x 4.71) vs. 1.6ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 10.31 x 6.21)