2.5ct Peridot (Cushion, 8.05×8.05mm, Yellowish Green) vs 2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm, Violet)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Amethyst (8.08×8.08mm, cushion cut) appears 0.8% larger than 2.5ct Peridot (8.05×8.05mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.05×8.05 mm | 8.08×8.08 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
2.5ct Peridot Cushion (8.05×8.05mm, Yellowish Green)
and
2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Peridot will face-up smaller than Amethyst for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Amethyst 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.
| 2.5 Ct Peridot (Cushion) | 2 Ct Amethyst (Cushion) | |
| 8.05×8.05 mm | vs | 8.08×8.08 mm |
| 58.32 mm² | 58.76 mm² |
| 2.5ct Peridot Cushion (8.05×8.05mm) | |
| 2ct Amethyst Cushion (8.08×8.08mm) | |
| Difference: 0.8% (0.44 mm²) |
2ct Amethyst (Cushion, 8.08×8.08mm) has approx. 0.8% more face-up area than 2.5ct Peridot (Cushion, 8.05×8.05mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2.5ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 8.05 x 8.05) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 8.05 x 8.05) vs. 0.14ct Diamond (Princess, Dark Blue, 2.86 x 2.86)
- 7ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 11.35 x 11.35) vs. 2.5ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 8.05 x 8.05)
- 1ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 5.93 x 5.93) vs. 1ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 6.37 x 6.37)
- 3.5ct Peridot (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 9.01 x 9.01) vs. 5ct Peridot (Oval, Light Yellowish Green, 13.5 x 9.5)
- 1.3ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 6 x 6) vs. 0.25ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.09 x 4.09)
- 5ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 10.14 x 10.14) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.77 x 5.77)
- 5ct Peridot (Cushion, Green, 10.14 x 10.14) vs. 0.7ct Diamond (Princess, White, 4.89 x 4.89)