8ct Peridot (Round, 12.68×12.68mm, Yellowish Green) vs 2ct Diamond (Round, 8.19×8.19mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Peridot (12.68×12.68mm, round cut) appears 2.4 times larger than 2ct Diamond (8.19×8.19mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
8ct Peridot Round (12.68×12.68mm, Yellowish Green)
and
2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm, White)
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, Diamond will face-up smaller than Peridot for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.52 vs. 3.35 - 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.
| 8 Ct Peridot (Round) | 2 Ct Diamond (Round) | |
| 12.68×12.68 mm | vs | 8.19×8.19 mm |
| 126.28 mm² | 52.68 mm² |
| 8ct Peridot Round (12.68×12.68mm) | |
| 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm) | |
| Difference: 140% (73.6 mm²) |
8ct Peridot Round (12.68×12.68mm) has approx. 140% more face-up area than 2ct Diamond Round (8.19×8.19mm). In other words, it's 2.4x larger.
Popular comparisons:
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 8ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 14.55 x 10.78)
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 8ct Peridot (Emerald, Dark Yellowish Green, 14 x 12)
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 8ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 13.55 x 10.04)
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 8ct Diamond (Round, White, 13 x 13)
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 8ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 12.77 x 9.46)
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 1ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 6.78 x 5.02)
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 8ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 17.63 x 10.62)
- 8ct Peridot (Round, Yellowish Green, 12.68 x 12.68) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
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