6ct Diamond (Pear, 16.43×9.9mm, White) 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 55% larger than 6ct Diamond (16.43×9.9mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 16.43×9.9 mm | 14.3×14.3 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
6ct Diamond Pear (16.43×9.9mm, White)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 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.
| 6 Ct Diamond (Pear) | 14 Ct Peridot (Cushion) | |
| 16.43×9.9 mm | vs | 14.3×14.3 mm |
| 118.74 mm² | 184.04 mm² |
| 6ct Diamond Pear (16.43×9.9mm) | |
| 14ct Peridot Cushion (14.3×14.3mm) | |
| Difference: 55% (65.3 mm²) |
14ct Peridot (Cushion, 14.3×14.3mm) has approx. 55% more face-up area than 6ct Diamond (Pear, 16.43×9.9mm).
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