2ct Aquamarine (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm, Light Blue) vs 14ct Peridot (Cushion, 14.3×14.3mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 14ct Peridot (14.3×14.3mm, cushion cut) appears 3.1 times larger than 2ct Aquamarine (7.72×7.72mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.72×7.72 mm | 14.3×14.3 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
2ct Aquamarine Princess (7.72×7.72mm, Light Blue)
and
14ct Peridot Cushion (14.3×14.3mm, 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?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Peridot will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Aquamarine 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 Ct Aquamarine (Princess) | 14 Ct Peridot (Cushion) | |
| 7.72×7.72 mm | vs | 14.3×14.3 mm |
| 59.6 mm² | 184.04 mm² |
| 2ct Aquamarine Princess (7.72×7.72mm) | |
| 14ct Peridot Cushion (14.3×14.3mm) | |
| Difference: 209% (124.44 mm²) |
14ct Peridot (Cushion, 14.3×14.3mm) has approx. 209% more face-up area than 2ct Aquamarine (Princess, 7.72×7.72mm). In other words, it's 3.09x larger.
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