1ct Zircon (Oval, 7.2×4.8mm, Orange) vs 1ct Peridot (Oval, 8.03×5.35mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Peridot (8.03×5.35mm, oval cut) appears 24% larger than 1ct Zircon (7.2×4.8mm, oval 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:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Zircon Oval (7.2×4.8mm, Orange)
and
1ct Peridot Oval (8.03×5.35mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
| 1 Ct Zircon (Oval) | 1 Ct Peridot (Oval) | |
| 7.2×4.8 mm | vs | 8.03×5.35 mm |
| 28.34 mm² | 35.23 mm² |
| 1ct Zircon Oval (7.2×4.8mm) | |
| 1ct Peridot Oval (8.03×5.35mm) | |
| Difference: 24% (6.89 mm²) |
1ct Peridot (Oval, 8.03×5.35mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 1ct Zircon (Oval, 7.2×4.8mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 7.2 x 4.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 7.2 x 4.8) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 7.2 x 4.8) vs. 2ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 9.06 x 6.04)
- 1ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 7.2 x 4.8) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 1ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 7.2 x 4.8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Zircon (Oval, Orange, 7.2 x 4.8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 2ct Zircon (Oval, White, 9.06 x 6.04) vs. 2ct Zircon (Emerald, White, 7.65 x 5.67)
- 8ct Zircon (Oval, Light Violet, 14.39 x 9.59) vs. 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Light Violet, 15.77 x 10.51)