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15ct Peridot (Cabochon, 17.93×11.95mm, Yellowish Green) vs 15ct Hiddenite (Cabochon, 18.23×12.15mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Hiddenite (18.23×12.15mm, cabochon cut) appears 3% larger than 15ct Peridot (17.93×11.95mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

15ct Peridot (cabochon cut)
vs
 15ct Hiddenite (cabochon cut)
yellowish green
 
light green
17.93×11.95 mm 18.23×12.15 mm
actual size
Actual size of 15ct Peridot (cabochon cut, 17.93×11.95mm, Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 15ct Hiddenite (cabochon cut, 18.23×12.15mm, Light Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Yellowish Green 15ct Peridot (cabochon cut, 17.93×11.95mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Green 15ct Hiddenite (cabochon cut, 18.23×12.15mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 71% vs 72%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 15ct Peridot Cabochon (17.93×11.95mm, Yellowish Green) and 15ct Hiddenite Cabochon (18.23×12.15mm, 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.

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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.


15 Ct Peridot (Cabochon) 15 Ct Hiddenite (Cabochon)
17.93×11.95 mm vs 18.23×12.15 mm
175.7 mm²   181.63 mm²
Face-up size outline for 15ct Hiddenite (18.23×12.15mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 15ct Peridot (17.93×11.95mm, cabochon cut)
15ct Peridot Cabochon (17.93×11.95mm)
15ct Hiddenite Cabochon (18.23×12.15mm)
Difference: 3% (5.93 mm²)
15ct Hiddenite (Cabochon, 18.23×12.15mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 15ct Peridot (Cabochon, 17.93×11.95mm).


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