5ct Sapphire (Marquise, 16.88×8.44mm, Blue) vs 2ct Peridot (Round, 7.99×7.99mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Sapphire (16.88×8.44mm, marquise cut) appears 2 times larger than 2ct Peridot (7.99×7.99mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
5ct Sapphire Marquise (16.88×8.44mm, Blue)
and
2ct Peridot Round (7.99×7.99mm, Yellowish 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, Sapphire will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(4 vs. 3.34 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Peridot 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.
| 5 Ct Sapphire (Marquise) | 2 Ct Peridot (Round) | |
| 16.88×8.44 mm | vs | 7.99×7.99 mm |
| 101.15 mm² | 50.14 mm² |
| 5ct Sapphire Marquise (16.88×8.44mm) | |
| 2ct Peridot Round (7.99×7.99mm) | |
| Difference: 102% (51.01 mm²) |
5ct Sapphire (Marquise, 16.88×8.44mm) has approx. 102% more face-up area than 2ct Peridot (Round, 7.99×7.99mm). In other words, it's 2.02x larger.
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