2ct Peridot (Marquise, 13.2×6.6mm, Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Peridot (13.2×6.6mm, marquise cut) appears 70% larger than 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Peridot Marquise (13.2×6.6mm, Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, 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 Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.34 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald 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 Peridot (Marquise) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 13.2×6.6 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 61.86 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 2ct Peridot Marquise (13.2×6.6mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 70% (25.37 mm²) |
2ct Peridot (Marquise, 13.2×6.6mm) has approx. 70% more face-up area than 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2.65ct Peridot (Marquise, Yellowish Green, 14.5 x 7.25) vs. 1.45ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.67 x 5.68)
- 20ct Peridot (Marquise, Yellowish Green, 28.42 x 14.21) vs. 5ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 12.93 x 8.62)
- 22ct Peridot (Marquise, Yellowish Green, 29.34 x 14.67) vs. 6ct Ruby (Oval, Red, 13.74 x 9.16)
- 2.5ct Peridot (Marquise, Yellowish Green, 14.22 x 7.11) vs. 0.45ct Diamond (Baguette, Dark Blue, 6.85 x 3.25)
- 1ct Peridot (Marquise, Green, 10.48 x 5.24) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)