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26ct Peridot (Princess, 16.53×16.53mm, Yellowish Green) vs 26ct Hiddenite (Princess, 16.8×16.8mm, Light Green )


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 26ct Hiddenite (16.8×16.8mm, princess cut) appears 3% larger than 26ct Peridot (16.53×16.53mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

26ct Peridot (princess cut)
vs
 26ct Hiddenite (princess cut)
yellowish green
 
light green
16.53×16.53 mm 16.8×16.8 mm
actual size
Actual size of 26ct Peridot (princess cut, 16.53×16.53mm, Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 26ct Hiddenite (princess cut, 16.8×16.8mm, 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 26ct Peridot (princess cut, 16.53×16.53mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Light Green 26ct Hiddenite (princess cut, 16.8×16.8mm) 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
 98% vs 100%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 26ct Peridot Princess (16.53×16.53mm, Yellowish Green) and 26ct Hiddenite Princess (16.8×16.8mm, 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.


26 Ct Peridot (Princess) 26 Ct Hiddenite (Princess)
16.53×16.53 mm vs 16.8×16.8 mm
273.24 mm²   282.24 mm²
Face-up size outline for 26ct Hiddenite (16.8×16.8mm, princess cut)
Face-up size outline for 26ct Peridot (16.53×16.53mm, princess cut)
26ct Peridot Princess (16.53×16.53mm)
26ct Hiddenite Princess (16.8×16.8mm)
Difference: 3% (9 mm²)
26ct Hiddenite (Princess, 16.8×16.8mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 26ct Peridot (Princess, 16.53×16.53mm).


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