1ct Peridot (Pear, 8.81×5.31mm, Yellowish Green) vs 1ct Tourmaline (Oval, 8.24×5.49mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Tourmaline (8.24×5.49mm, oval cut) appears 9% larger than 1ct Peridot (8.81×5.31mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.81×5.31 mm | 8.24×5.49 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Peridot Pear (8.81×5.31mm, Yellowish Green)
and
1ct Tourmaline Oval (8.24×5.49mm, Violet)
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 Tourmaline for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 3.06 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tourmaline 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 Ct Peridot (Pear) | 1 Ct Tourmaline (Oval) | |
| 8.81×5.31 mm | vs | 8.24×5.49 mm |
| 34.15 mm² | 37.09 mm² |
| 1ct Peridot Pear (8.81×5.31mm) | |
| 1ct Tourmaline Oval (8.24×5.49mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (2.94 mm²) |
1ct Tourmaline (Oval, 8.24×5.49mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1ct Peridot (Pear, 8.81×5.31mm).
Popular comparisons:
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