1.5ct Diopside (Princess, 6.41×6.41mm, Green) vs 1.5ct Peridot (Princess, 6.39×6.39mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Diopside (6.41×6.41mm, princess cut) appears 0.6% larger than 1.5ct Peridot (6.39×6.39mm, princess 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
1.5ct Diopside Princess (6.41×6.41mm, Green)
and
1.5ct Peridot Princess (6.39×6.39mm, 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, Peridot will face-up slightly smaller than Diopside for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 3.3 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Diopside 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.
| 1.5 Ct Diopside (Princess) | 1.5 Ct Peridot (Princess) | |
| 6.41×6.41 mm | vs | 6.39×6.39 mm |
| 41.09 mm² | 40.83 mm² |
| 1.5ct Diopside Princess (6.41×6.41mm) | |
| 1.5ct Peridot Princess (6.39×6.39mm) | |
| Difference: 0.6% (0.26 mm²) |
1.5ct Diopside (Princess, 6.41×6.41mm) has approx. 0.6% more face-up area than 1.5ct Peridot (Princess, 6.39×6.39mm).
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