40ct Peridot (Princess, 19.08×19.08mm, Yellowish Green) vs 40ct Hiddenite (Princess, 19.39×19.39mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Hiddenite (19.39×19.39mm, princess cut) appears 3% larger than 40ct Peridot (19.08×19.08mm, princess cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 19.08×19.08 mm | 19.39×19.39 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
40ct Peridot Princess (19.08×19.08mm, Yellowish Green)
and
40ct Hiddenite Princess (19.39×19.39mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
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.
| 40 Ct Peridot (Princess) | 40 Ct Hiddenite (Princess) | |
| 19.08×19.08 mm | vs | 19.39×19.39 mm |
| 364.05 mm² | 375.97 mm² |
| 40ct Peridot Princess (19.08×19.08mm) | |
| 40ct Hiddenite Princess (19.39×19.39mm) | |
| Difference: 3% (11.92 mm²) |
40ct Hiddenite (Princess, 19.39×19.39mm) has approx. 3% more face-up area than 40ct Peridot (Princess, 19.08×19.08mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 3ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 8.22 x 8.22) vs. 3ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.64 x 7.14)
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- 2.65ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.89 x 7.89) vs. 1.45ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.67 x 5.68)
- 1.65ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7 x 7) vs. 1.97ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 7.95 x 7.95)
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- 2ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.18 x 7.18) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 4.75 x 4.75)
- 2ct Peridot (Princess, Yellowish Green, 7.18 x 7.18) vs. 0.5ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 4.27 x 4.27)