8ct Citrine (Cushion, 12.83×12.83mm, Light Orange) vs 9ct Peridot (Cushion, 12.34×12.34mm, Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Citrine (12.83×12.83mm, cushion cut) appears 8% larger than 9ct Peridot (12.34×12.34mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
8ct Citrine Cushion (12.83×12.83mm, Light Orange)
and
9ct Peridot Cushion (12.34×12.34mm, 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, Peridot will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 8 Ct Citrine (Cushion) | 9 Ct Peridot (Cushion) | |
| 12.83×12.83 mm | vs | 12.34×12.34 mm |
| 148.15 mm² | 137.05 mm² |
| 8ct Citrine Cushion (12.83×12.83mm) | |
| 9ct Peridot Cushion (12.34×12.34mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (11.1 mm²) |
8ct Citrine Cushion (12.83×12.83mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 9ct Peridot Cushion (12.34×12.34mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 14.1 x 7.05)
- 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 9ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 12.7 x 11.87)
- 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 8ct Zircon (Cushion, Orange, 10.64 x 10.64)
- 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 8ct Alexandrite (Cushion, Red, 11.48 x 11.48)
- 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 8ct Alexandrite (Cushion, Dark Red, 11.48 x 11.48)
- 8ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 12.83 x 12.83) vs. 12ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 16.77 x 12.42)
- 4ct Citrine (Cushion, Orange, 10 x 10) vs. 4.2ct Citrine (Oval, Orange, 12 x 10)
- 6ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 11.66 x 11.66) vs. 6ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 13.23 x 9.8)
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