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1.25 Carat Peridot (Princess, 6.01×6.01mm, Yellowish Green)

Color:
yellowish green
actual size
1.25ct Peridot displayed at actual size of 6.01×6.01mm, (Princess cut, Yellowish Green
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How big is a 1.25 carat princess-cut Peridot?

It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of a 1.25ct princess-cut Peridot would be around 6.01×6.01 mm (±6%). You can check how big it looks on a ring and finger below. 
Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Finger image
Ring on finger
Yellowish Green 1.25ct Peridot (princess cut) shown in real-world size of 6.01×6.01mm on a ring and finger
64 mm
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
36 %
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Additional Info

Peridot is quite an affordable gem, found naturally in yellowish-green or olive-green color. Ancient Egyptians called it "the gem of the sun". Dark olive-green gems are the most valued.

Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Gem Details

Name:
Peridot
Mineral Group:
Olivine
Shape:
Princess
Chemical Formula:
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Crystal Structure:
Orthorhombic
Hardness:
6.5
Specific Gravity
3.34
Carat weight:
1.25 ct
Gram weight:
0.25 g (0.0088 ounces)
Points:
125 pts
Length:
6.01 mm
Width:
6.01 mm
Est. face-up size:
36.12 mm²
Volume:
74.85 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1
Refractive Index:
1.65 - 1.69
Luster:
Vitreous
Wearability:
Very good
Care Instructions:
Should be worn gently
Color:
Peridot can be found in the following colors:
Color Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Dark Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color GreenColor Dark Green
Birthstone:
Peridot is a birthstone for the month of August

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