16ct Peridot (Princess, 14.06×14.06mm, Yellowish Green) vs 16ct Hiddenite (Princess, 14.29×14.29mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 16ct Hiddenite (14.29×14.29mm, princess cut) appears 3% larger than 16ct Peridot (14.06×14.06mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 14.06×14.06 mm | 14.29×14.29 mm | |
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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
16ct Peridot Princess (14.06×14.06mm, Yellowish Green)
and
16ct Hiddenite Princess (14.29×14.29mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
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.
| 16 Ct Peridot (Princess) | 16 Ct Hiddenite (Princess) | |
| 14.06×14.06 mm | vs | 14.29×14.29 mm |
| 197.68 mm² | 204.2 mm² |
| 16ct Peridot Princess (14.06×14.06mm) | |
| 16ct Hiddenite Princess (14.29×14.29mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (6.52 mm²) |
16ct Hiddenite (Princess, 14.29×14.29mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 16ct Peridot (Princess, 14.06×14.06mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.65ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7 x 7) vs. 1.97ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 8 x 8)
- 2ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.18 x 7.18) vs. 2ct Aquamarine (Princess, Light Blue, 7.72 x 7.72)
- 3ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 8.22 x 8.22) vs. 3ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.64 x 7.14)
- 1ct Peridot (Princess, Light Green , 5.58 x 5.58) vs. 1ct Emerald (Princess, Green, 5.97 x 5.97)
- 2.65ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.89 x 7.89) vs. 1.45ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.67 x 5.68)
- 1.65ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7 x 7) vs. 1.97ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 7.95 x 7.95)
- 1ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 5.7 x 5.7) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Cabochon, Blue, 5.43 x 3.62)
- 2ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.18 x 7.18) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 4.75 x 4.75)
- 2ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.18 x 7.18) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 4.27 x 4.27)