Peridot Rings

Peridot Rings

by Shweta Dhanuka

Russians, Egyptians and Romans had strong beliefs related to this gemstone. It was believed that peridot when worn on the body in any form heals physical and mental problems. It helps an individual in gaining the positive characteristics and wave off the negatives such as anger, irritation, jealousy and so on.

Peridot, a French word pronounced as pear-uh-doe is derived from Arabic word ‘Faridat’ that refers to gem. It is also called as Olivine and Chrysolite. It was found thousands of years ago on the island of Egypt in the Red Sea.

It has traditional, religious and spiritual significance. It is assigned as August birthstone and 16th anniversary gemstone. According to astrologers, it emits friendly and positive energy. Peridot wearer experiences feeling of joy, happiness, emotional security and clear heart ( free from ego and jealousy). Most important, it is considered to give marital bliss to it’s owner. Thus, it became symbol of purity, dignity and prevention.

Russians, Egyptians and Romans had strong beliefs related to this gemstone. It was believed that peridot when worn on the body in any form heals physical and mental problems. It helps an individual in gaining the positive characteristics and wave off the negatives such as anger, irritation, jealousy and so on. It cures diseases like asthma, lungs & heart problems etc. Considered so good and powerful, peridot became very popular in all the jewelry items viz. rings, earrings, bracelets, bengals and necklaces. However, rings consisting peridot gemstone were most in demand.

It is created under high temperatures & pressures deep inside the earth during volcanic action. Peridot crystals are found in the rocks formed due volcano burst. It is composed of magnesium iron siliciate that is responsible for the light yellowish green colour. The prime source of peridot are Myanmar and USA. It is procured in relatively less quantity from Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt and Norway. Recently, new deposits are identified in Himalayan Mountains located in Pakistan captured Kashmir area. With this new finding, peridot gem is now available easily in the market. Therefore, peridot rings are quite popular these days.

Rings holding peridot gems are very beautiful and gives a sober look to the wearer due to its unique colour. Jewelry shops offer many varieties and designs. While choosing the ring among the available options, focus most on the stone. It is yellowish green in colour. The colour would always be light green like that of the colour of new grass with the tint of yellow. Basically, the colour is a mix of yellow and light green. It will never be dark in shade.

In order to check for the original peridot stone, see the ring in dim light. The colour of the stone should be same light yellowish green from front and back of the ring. This gemstone has property to maintain the light colour in weak light as well. Also it would emit rich shinny glow once the ray of light passes through it.

Peridot gemstone consists of few inclusions within the structure. Rest the stone is transparent and clear. It is easily cut into different shapes and styles. Any cut can be selected based on the design of the ring. The most common cuts are square, round, pear, oval and marquise. Designers also give innovative shapes like emerald, heart and trillion cuts.

Weight of single peridot gemstone used for rings starts from one carat to three carats. Price of the ring increases with the increase in carat weight of the gem. Sometimes 2-3 single stones can be mounted together in one ring and the weight can stretch upto 4-6 carats. Many rings comprises of peridot paired with other stones such as diamonds, jade and others. More common pairing is with diamonds. In pairing diamonds used are very small making the total weight less than one carat while peridot shall be large and more than one carat. The setting used is prong. Always make sure setting holds all the stone tightly and there are no chances of stones getting lost.

Rings are made up of sterling silver, white gold and yellow gold. Gold used for making rings is 14K or 18K. If peridot is mounted in yellow gold then the look is augmented. Moreover, if the wearer plans to wear this gemstone with the purpose of healing or protection then it is always recommended to set the ring in yellow gold. The effect of the stone doubles when it is a single stone mounted in yellow gold.

Peridot can be used in place of emeralds when creating navaratna ring. It is considered to possess same properties and produce similar results as emeralds. The reason being, both stones are associated with planet mercury. This would reduce the price of navaratna ring as peridot costs less than emerald.

The price of the rings depends on the carat weight of the stone. Stone upto 1.5 carat in weight is priced moderately due to the large availability. Carats weight between 1.5-3 are priced more and can be little high on budget. More than 5 carats weight is very rare and is priced very high. In case it is flawless then the price increases. Gems from Myanmar, Pakistan and Egypt are of superior quality hence are more expensive.

Peridot rings are affordable and durable. However, if maintained with little care can be retained forever. The hardness of gemstone is 6.5 to 7 Mohs that means protect it from large temperature changes, scratches and sharp blows. Avoid direct influence of rings with cosmetics, hairsprays and household cleaning chemicals etc. Do not clean peridot ring in a home ultrasonic cleaner rather clean with luke warm water, mild soap solution and soft brush. When not in use, keep it the jewelry box lined with soft cloth or cotton. This is a unique gemstone treasured by women of every era and generation.

The queen of beauty and charm – Cleopatra used to wear peridot gems instead of emeralds in many of her rings and other jewelry items. This yellowish green coloured semi precious stone was one of her favorite. Her peridot rings were fascinating and attractive like her. Buy Cleopatra’s special stone and look beautiful like her .

The lovely gem peridot

The lovely gem peridot

by Debjani Banerjee

From being blessed with success, peace, good luck, power, health, to aiding cupid’s work ,bringing love one’s way, calming nerves dispelling gloom and negativity , strengthening the eye, the quicker one dons a Peridot the better it seems to enhance one’s chances to get on in life.

All gem stones have a lovely story to tell, as man’s fascination with the crystalline baubles from nature’s bowels is endless. Nature continues her work of forming crystals even in the human stomach, the gall stones! But that is another matter!

The lovely gem Peridot, pronounced ‘pear -a-doe ‘has been adopted as the official stone for the month of August by the American association of jewelry. This stone is the birth stone for the sun sign Libra, though there are others which are considered birth stones for this sign as it overlaps with the sun sign Virgo. The contemporary, mystical, ancient, zodiac is the different categories for the selection. This gemstone is commonly held to make an ideal gift to commemorate the 16th wedding anniversary though why it cannot be gifted at any other time considering its potent powers is a mystery!

Peridot is a gemstone of the variety “olivine'” and measures 7 on moh’s scale of hardness. The benefits of wearing this jewel are legion. From being blessed with success, peace, good luck, power, health, to aiding cupid’s work ,bringing love one’s way, calming nerves dispelling gloom and negativity , strengthening the eye, the quicker one dons a Peridot the better it seems to enhance one’s chances to get on in life! No wonder Peridot was the beauteous Cleopatra’s favored gem she who exercised great power and charm power over her famous admirers! That’s also makes it the right sort of gift for a Valentine!

Peridot ranges from a light yellowish green to intense bright green to the fresh green of spring grass. This stone has a rich glow, a slightly greasy look to its velvety texture. The clearer the green the more valuable the stone, brownish flaws diminish its value somewhat. Know a Peridot from its lively lime green shade, unmarred with any browns and olives in its heart!

Peridot has been mined from the Red sea area for around 3500 years. With the ancient Egyptians, this was popular as a gem of the all powerful sun God Ra. It was probably the crusaders who brought back the stone to Europe from their forays into central Asia and the fabled Byzantium.

There are references to this stone in the Bible, the Jewish high priests wore this gem on their breast plate, and it was referred to as ‘pitdah’ in Hebrew. Whether the word ‘Peridot’ emerged from the Arabic ‘faridat’ is a controversy but the French first called it the Peridot meaning ‘unclear’ in French. The Greco Romans referred to it as Topazins, which name was changed to topaz to mean the golden yellow gem. In Latin it was called “Crysolite”, meaning the golden stone.

Folk lore has it that miners searched for this stone at night, the moonlight made it easier to see in the dark as it glowed with a strange iridescence; they returned at daybreak to hew the gems free of the rock! The best quality Peridot comes from Egypt and Myanmar or Burma. Recently Peridot of the finest quality has been discovered in Pakistan, in the Hindu Kush range; some stones even weighing up to 300 carats. Peridot is also found in Arizona, Norway, and Hawaii and around the Red sea. Some unusual Peridots are those of found in meteorites landing from outer space, these have iron, nickel traces and are called pallasites. These are faceted and set in jewelry. These stones have been confused with emeralds, though Peridot has a more yellow or olive color and are quite different a shade of green than emerald. They are also confused with apatite and green garnet.

Peridot jewelry takes the form of loose or free form cabochons to be strung from pendants or mounted on rings, some stones are faceted and set into customized jewelry. Care is something very minimal, as with all gems, protect from scratches, sharp blows, sudden changes in temperature and you are all set to cherish your precious investment in the lively gem!

Peridot Facts and Buying Guide

Peridot Facts and Buying Guide

by Sheweta Dhanuka

It is the birthstone for those born in the month of August and anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. Due to its close resemblance to the precious stone ‘ Emerald’, it is quite a sought-after semi precious gemstone.

Peridot, an Olivine mineral variety is rich in magnesium and iron. The name is derived from a French word ‘peritot’ meaning unclear, maybe due to the inclusions present in stone. It is also named from the Arabic word ‘faridat’ meaning gem. Few jewelers refer this gem as Chrysolite, Olivine and Evening Emerald too.

It is the birthstone for those born in the month of August and anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. Due to its close resemblance to the precious stone ‘ Emerald’, it is quite a sought-after semi precious gemstone. Also its incredible colour and transparency makes it most desired gem in every corner of the globe. To make the purchase of genuine Peridot, buyers ought to have some awareness about it. Therefore, this article aims to endow with the crucial facts and act as a buying guide. All the general gemstone characteristics are covered in order to help the buyer make the right purchase.

Colour

Colour is a unique characteristic of this stone. It is one amongst the small number of gemstones that subsist in single colour. The basic colour is light green with the slender touch of golden/yellow in it. Variation in green is dependent on amount of iron present in the chemical composition. It is the coloring agent for this fine-looking gemstone; more the iron content deeper is the green colour. The best-colored Peridot would have it between 2-14%.

While buying the stone one should always look for the intense and even distribution of colour all over the stone. Genuine stone would appear same in colour in dark as well as dim light. Also, brightness of the gem must be similar from front and back too. Authentic stones emanate rich shinny blaze when the ray of light passes through it.

Cut

This fabulous gem is little tough to handle during the initial stages. The rough crystals are difficult to process and call for precision of gemstone cutters while cutting else might break into pieces. It is cut as per the crystal structure. Stones bigger in size are cut into exclusive specimen stones while the smaller ones are shaped as calibrated gemstones. All the classical shapes are given viz. round, oval, pear, emerald, marquise and many more. Cabochons shape is preferred when flaws are more in the crystal.

Clarity

Clarity of the crystal is on the average side. Few flaws are always present which are removed while cutting. On the whole the disconcerting inclusions are removed while few fine silky inclusions are left as it is. Stones with full transparency can be seen but are quite rare.

Carat weight

It is the main determinant of the worth of the stone in economic terms. More the carat weight more is the cost. Usually, smaller cut stones that are set in jewelry items are between 1-4 ctw. Gems more than 4 carat is quite expensive. Carat weight between 10-15 is rare and priced most. Deposits at Egypt and Myanmar are acknowledged for 20-40 carat cut stones (occurrence is very rare and kept only in museums).

Price

Price is ascertained on the basis of colour, clarity, carat weight and location. Intense green colour distributed evenly fetches high price. With the increase in clarity/transparency and carat weight the value also increases. Gemstones acquired from Zagbargad (Zebirget), island in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt and Mogok in Myanmar are finest quality and rare thus, priced most. Arizona State of USA produces maximum quantity making it quite an affordable gemstone. Although it falls under the category of affordable stone for the common man but a deep green stone with negligible flaws and large in size, acquired from the countries offering excellent quality would demand a bulging pocket.

Occurrence

Exceptional quality gems are procured from Egypt and Myanmar. In ancient times Zagbargad (Zebirget) Island in Egypt was the main source and was mined for centuries. United States of America produce middling quality but abundance quantity. Other countries proffering average quality stones are Afghanistan, Hawaii, China, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Australia. Minas Gerais at Brazil, Kohistan in Pakistan, Eifel at Germany and Chihuahua at Mexico are also good source of this stunning stone.

Enhancement

It comes into existence during the volcanic eruption in best form. Mother nature has created it perfectly thus, seldom man made treatments with oil, wax or resin are required to further enhance its beauty. Natural appearance in itself is enthralling.

Imitations

The green gemstones confused with this startling stone include green tourmaline and green sinhalite (both exhibit pleochroic phenomena strongly), moldavites and green garnets (have no double refraction), apatite (that is a lot softer) and green zircon (much heavier). None of the imitations possess the elite yellow factor to its green colour.

Uses

It being a jewelry stone is ideal for the daily wear. Also, not much care is required. With innovative designs it makes amazing ornaments. It is thought-out idyllic for the summer wear jewelry due to its light colour and admirable transparency. For accent stones and jewelry pieces faceted stones are used. The tumbled gems are best suited for baroque jewelry, beads and mosaics.

Sterling silver, 14K or 18K white gold, 14K or 18K yellow gold and platinum are used for making the jewelry holding this marvelous stone. It goes very well with yellow gold and then its effect is further appreciated. Rings, pendants, earrings and necklaces can have either the single stone or many stones of varied sizes depending on the design. When total carat weight of all the stones put up together falls between 2-4 ctw then it is priced moderately. For the jewelries where carat weight exceeds 4 ctw, it becomes little expensive. In many designs it is paired with other precious and semi precious gemstones. In Navarathna ornaments in place of emerald, Peridot can be used and the wearer would get similar advantages.

Precautions

It is between 6.5-7 Mohs on the hardness scale. As per the hardness scale it is quite easy to care for but certainly demands the common gemstone precautions. Has to be protected from sharp blows & scratches and harsh chemicals present in cleaning agents & cosmetics. Must be kept away from sudden large temperature changes and excessive heat else it would fade the colour of the stone.

For cleaning the gemstone or jewelry, mild soapy water and soft bristle brush must be used instead of home ultrasonic cleaner. Then after, it should be wiped off fully with a soft cloth. Cleaning must be done only once in a couple of years and not on a regular basis. It should be stored in the box lined with cotton/velvet/soft cloth.

Beliefs

Since ancient times this astounding stone is cherished a lot. Romans, Greeks and Egyptians had special thoughtfulness for it. It was also believed to chase off the evil spirits. Pirates used it extensively.

Today, astrologers associate it with success, peace and fortuity. It is said to increase the expressiveness and confidence of the wearer. Person experiencing fear or bad dreams is recommended to wear this gem in gold. With regular wearing it is held to wave off the odd traits like ego, jealousy etc. and bring positive energy and vibrations. In case of medical treatments, it is used for curing asthma, heart problems, lung diseases and sinus. It also helps in proper functioning of liver and adrenal system.

Queen of beauty, Cleopatra used to take pleasure in wearing Peridot jewelry. Many of her jewelry pieces had this gem instead of emerald. Besides, it was amongst her favorite gems. It is alleged to possess power and properties similar to emerald. Experience the persona of emerald by paying half of its real worth through Peridot. It certainly is a good haggle. Worth trying !!!

Peridot Earrings

Peridot Earrings

by Ardamun

Select a pair that has a vivid light green color. Peridot with little or no olive tones is most popular for earrings.

Peridot Earring Buying Tips

Peridot, a volcanic gem, is the gem variety of Olivine – a species of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. Gem quality Peridot comes from a variety of sources, the oldest being the ancient Zagbargad Island in the Red Sea, off the coast of Egypt. The earliest recorded production here was around 70 AD. Unconfirmed records have it that mining could have gone on, during the time of the Pharaohs, as early as 1500 BC! The other sources are Mogok in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Pakistan, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Peridot Mesa at San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona, and Salt Lake Crater in Oahu (Hawaii). Folklore has it that it was once treasured by native Hawaiians as the tears of Pele – the Goddess-of-Fire. peridot earrings

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Buying Peridot Earrings

From the ancient times, Peridot has been popular for jewelry; in fact, it is its best-known use. It is believed that the Emeralds worn by Cleopatra were in fact Peridot. Found in varying shades of olive green, yellow-green, and brownish-green, its most valued color for jewelry is a lively lime green.

Peridot is a clean stone, with the hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Moh’s scale of hardness. The darker shade of green is considered a better stone. A lively lime green Peridot, though, lends its elegance to earrings. For earrings, look for gemstones that are not overwhelmingly ‘olivey’. As in the case of all gemstones, the cut of Peridot, its facets, decide its value for earrings. The cut should produce an even fire. There should be no large dark patches when you look directly down on the table. Observe the gemstone in both, the incandescent and fluorescent light sources. This will give you an idea of the change in its color and fire when you wear your earrings under those lights. Just for this basic quality, it is an ideal evening adornment.

When buying Peridot earrings, look for the following

  • Select a pair that has a vivid light green color. Peridot with little or no olive tones is most popular for earrings.
  • Observe its cut. The faceting should produce an even fire, with no dark patches.
  • Most American Peridot is 3 carat or less, and is an ideal size for earrings.
  • Like all gems, the value of Peridot increases with its carat weight. Look for small sizes of cut Peridot for your earrings. The small size will look great in earrings and will be easier on your pocket.

Peridot is ideochromatic, and its rich grass green and vivid light green colors are ideal for earrings. Peridot is a very appropriate gemstone for jewelry in general, and for earrings in particular, as it looks good under all light conditions. Peridot is not an expensive gemstone and one should go for clean clarity. Certain Peridot have a ‘sleepy appearance,’ caused by small platelet inclusions found in the stones from Myanmar. This lends its own charm, and can be considered when shopping for earrings. The relative affordability of Peridot makes it popular among those who cannot afford emeralds or sapphires for their earrings.

The beauty of Peridot is that you can apply all types of cuts and shapes to it. This quality makes your pair of earrings standout, whether they are worked in gold or in sterling silver. Jewelers can be asked to focus on the cut of your earrings, as they are not terribly expensive. You can let your imagination run wild and design your own cuts for your pair of earrings. The elegance of your Peridot earrings is enhanced by good cutting, proportions and symmetry.

Peridot sizes range from miniscule to faceted stones of 10 carat or more. Ideal sizes for earrings are anything from 1 carat or less to 5 carats combined weight for a pair. They make lovely pairs whether as drop down earrings, clip on earrings, or post style earrings. Though Peridot has never been synthesized, a number of imitations exist, such as tourmaline and green glass. Glass can easily be found out by its single refraction.

Peridot is one of the gemstones that are enhanced to improve its appearance. It is routinely enhanced by filling surface-breaking fissures with a colorless oil, wax, resin or any other colorless substances. This process improves its durability and appearance.

Peridot Facts and Lore

Peridot is a green in color and is a very popular gemstone for jewelry, used in Earrings, Necklaces, Pendants and Rings. The ancient Romans called it the ‘evening emerald,’ because in a lamplight its green color shone even more intensely to resemble deep green emeralds. Legend has it that in ancient Egypt, mining was done at night because Peridot could not be easily seen during the day, but its pale shimmering green was easily lit up by lamplight at night.

Pakistan, today, produces the finest Peridot and in large quantities. China, too, produces in large quantities, but of inferior qualities. Myanmar produces large size Peridot, 30 carats and up, and is mainly of interest as collector’s items. The largest cut Peridot, a 310-carat gem, is now displayed at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. A yellowish-green 192.75-carat stone of the czars is now a part of the Diamond Treasury in Moscow. A 146-carat step-cut Peridot resides in Geological Museum in London.

Peridot is the birthstone of Libra, the lucky charm of Leo, and the anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. Peridot earrings will make ideal gifts as birthday or 16th wedding anniversary presents.

Mystical properties have been attributed to Peridot. It is thought that it helps dreams become a reality. It is a symbol of fame, dignity, and protection. According to legends, Peridot protected pirates against evil, and when set in gold, it protected against the terrors of the night. In the olden times, drinking medicine from a goblet made from Peridot was thought to double its strength. Taken internally, ground Peridot, was once used as a treatment for asthma.

In the recent times, Peridot has enjoyed a rise in its popularity as the gemstone, especially, for earrings. It lends elegance to the wearer, and is designed intricately with 14k or 18k gold, or with sterling silver. This is the time to enhance your wardrobe with Peridot earrings, and you can do so at very affordable prices. Happy shopping!

Peridot Rings buying tips

Peridot Rings buying tips

by Ashutosh Roy

Peridot, the pseudo emerald gemstone, is the birthstone of August and more popularly known as the summer stone. The most important factor is that all its varieties conform to only one colour, Green, the colour variation starts from yellowish green and ends in greenish yellow.

Peridot Rings

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Everybody cannot be lucky enough like Elizabeth Taylor to murmur, “The first thing I saw was an engagement ring”. The romantic feeling of offering a gorgeous ring to hypnotize your dream girl starts from a very tender age.

Peridot, the pseudo emerald gemstone, is the birthstone of August and more popularly known as the summer stone. The most important factor is that all its varieties conform to only one colour, Green, the colour variation starts from yellowish green and ends in greenish yellow. The shining of the Green colour becomes more dazzling at night when the Sun goes behind and the lamplight takes the charge. The brilliant green of Peridot has been giving sparkling effect to the various parts of the body like fingers, earlobes, throat etc. since the Egyptian culture. The gemologists find the resurgence of Peridot with the discovery of Kashmir Peridot. The main advantage of Peridot is that it can be shaped to fit your exact requirement and the inherent toughness does not let it to be too fragile.

Peridot are available mostly in Globe, Arizona, Burma and China and most recently in the Kashmir valley, which has been highly popular all over the world. It is also a very old yet the most modern gemstone. It started with the people of the oldest culture of Egypt and Greece. Like every gemstone Peridot has also been rated very high for its healing power. There was a time when people not only restrained themselves from wearing Peridot but also used to swallow as a medicine of Asthma. Peridot is supposed to bring success and good luck for you.

Peridot, combined with diamond in the original Gold base give you a gorgeous look. Rings are available, when the diamonds are embedded on the two sides of the rings, slowly converging to a mounted Peridot. The yellow colour of the Gold, the sparkling whitish diamond and the glitter of Peridot simply becomes irresistible. The varieties have been given some popular names like clover design, Diamond Bezel Peridot, Pave Diamond Peridot etc depending upon the various settings as imagined by the designers. Sometimes even more than one peridots are placed in the same ring in the form of bezel settings where each of the peridot is surrounded by a set of tiny diamonds using claw settings. But you can easily imagine that the budget will pinch you too much. In reality the Green peridot surrounded by white diamond becomes stunning.

The artist imagines and the designer translates his dream in black and white, the craftsman implements them. As nobody can control over the imaginative power of the artist, a real creative variety comes up just by using the method of permutations and combinations. So what is so surprising if you find a ring where the stunning Amethyst is placed in the center with two Peridots sitting on the either sides. And that too if made in a quality yellow gold, then the colour of Green, Yellow and transparent purple will sparkle under the lamp. When the stunning Peridot is placed in the center point of a peacock feather design in combination with different coloured enamels, it reveals the imagination and designing power of the ancient people. At times Peridots are even combined with Blue Topaz to reveal the truth that variety is the spice of life. But if all of the above just go beyond your budget, don’t get disheartened! The Sterling silver and Gold mix also gives you the stunning effect to win the heart of your fiancé.

Now, what to check while buying? Unlike most common light and fragile gemstones, the Peridots are hard (6.5 to 7 in mohs scale) enough which requires hardly any treatment of adding extra toughness. A simple waxing is adequate for polishing. The same good old methodology is applicable in case of buying a Peridot ring. Check the settings. If it is a prong setting, you need to ensure that the claws should reach adequately inside the stone, not merely the edges to hold the peridot or other gemstones properly. If you also want the effect of the gemstone then ensure that the claws are small enough to allow the gemstone to touch your skin directly. In case of Bezel Settings, check the evenness of the lip of the Bezel or Flush. Any hitches or distortion ought to be avoided. The peridot fitted inside the Bezel should not wobble. If it is a Pave kind of setting, then ensure the look and feel. And finally you need to check, whether peridot has got evenly distributed colour, which basically depends on the cutting process. The light green colour without any overtone are most attractive when fitted in a golden ring. But buying is a one-time process and maintenance is a life long process. So, if you want to increase the ring’s lifeline with a prolonged stunning nature, then clean it with light warm water. Use light soap and just rinse which should not stain the gemstone. Try to hide it from the direct heat to get rid of unwanted scratches in your hard earned ring. Use velvet or fabric lined jewelry box to keep it safe.

Where to buy? Peridot rings are available in most of the popular gem houses like Walsh Brothers, eBay, Nex Tag, Apple of Gold Jewelry, Jewel Warehouse, Jewelry Impression. The budget starts from $50 and upto the capacity of your pocket.

Why to wait for the sixteenth anniversary? If you want to win the heart of your beloved one, then perhaps the brilliant splash of colour of peridot ring will allow you to say ” I came, I saw, I conquered” like Julius Caesar. But be cautious! The Peridot may bring more power, success and better luck for the owner, just to supersede you in every walk of life.

Peridot Jewelry some tips

Peridot Jewelry some tips

by Preeti Sharma

Peridot is actually a transparent stone that is available at large with good amount of clarity. It is interesting that the name topaz may have been applied to Peridot initially because it is found on the Topazos Island in the Red Sea.

Peridot Jewelry Buying Guide

The jewelry made of Peridot gemstone with lustrous green color can lure any jewelry lover. But before you adorn your fingers with that shining green ring or lace your neck with a Peridot necklace, it is important for you to know which Peridot stone has the best quality and features to be a proud part of your beauty. Here is our Peridot Jewelry Buying Guide to tell you all that you should know or want to know about Peridot jewelry.

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What is Peridot?

Peridot is one of the most beautiful green gemstones. It has a color that is more or less the epitome of immaculate green grass. The gem variety of the Peridot stone is Forsterite to Fayalite Olivine series. It is formed at the time of volcanic eruptions. Peridot is the August birthstone. But its sparkling color makes it well popular with people born in any month of the year.

Peridot is actually a transparent stone that is available at large with good amount of clarity. It is interesting that the name topaz may have been applied to Peridot initially because it is found on the Topazos Island in the Red Sea.

Colors of Peridot

Peridot is ideochromatic stone colored by the ferrous iron. It is a basic fact to the composition of the stone. The best colors of Peridot stone generally have about 10 to 15 % of iron in them. The ideal color that is selected quite often for jewelry is rich grass green. It is the lime green color that is associated with youth, spring, and eternity as per ancient wisdom. But there are some Peridot stones that have yellowish green or greenish yellow or brown color. The color of the Peridot stone can range from yellowish green to dark lime green.

The brown color versions are also found, but are not desirable generally by the jewelry makers to make jewelry. Usually the dark green color of the stone labels the gem a Peridot. If the color goes more on the yellow side, it turns into a Chrysolite.

Lighting of Peridot

Peridot is not dependent on light as the red and blue gems. It is likely to shine and look good under all lights. Even after the sundown, the color of the stone does not get darken.

Clarity of Peridot

Peridot has the best quality that it is available with eye clean clarity. This is the standard form of the stone. The strong 0.036 double refraction of Peridot can also give stones a little sleepy look. This is most marked out in 10 carats plus large stones.

Cuts in Peridot

There is no limit to the cuts and shapes applied to Peridot. Even if there is any limit, it is the imagination of the jewelry designing. As Peridot is not terribly expensive, the gem cutters can focus on its beauty than its weight retention. You can better expect good cutting techniques, symmetry and proportions. Note here that it is important to stay away from the badly shaped native cut gems. They can be cheap enough to cut with good proportions.

Sizes of Peridot

Peridot is regular in sizes ranging from melee to faceted stones of 10 carats and more. There are more than 300 carats fine faceted stones known, but they are quite rare.

Prices of Peridot

For well-cut gems, Peridot ranges in price from about $50-80 ct. In the 1-2 carat size, it amounts up to as much as $400 – 450 carat for top color of large and fine gems.

Peridot Buying Tips

The most popular type of Peridot is vivid lime green with no olive tones. It is better to select Peridot with equally distributed color. It should not have overtones. The price of the gems increases with the weight of carat. The same rule follows with Peridot too. The small sizes of well cut Peridot and beads of Peridot are available in affordable price range. The larger Peridot stones come from Pakistan and China. The Pakistani Peridot is comparatively high in demand. The American Peridot is mostly three carats or less than that.

The Styles of Peridot Jewelry

The styles of Peridot jewelry depend on nothing but imagination. The creativity and beauty sense of the jewelry makes decides for the styles of Peridot jewelry. You can have just everything in the range of Peridot jewelry-from stunning cuts to whirled beads and dangling necklaces.

Peridot jewelry is quite fashionable these days, owing to its attractive color and mind-blowing styles. You can get the Peridot jewelry in many pretty shades of the gemstone-ranging from clear and kiwi green to yellowish green. The dark shades of the Peridot gemstone jewelry can be blended with many metals and other stones to make a stunning collection.

The jewelry lovers who want bright colors and flexibility wear Peridot jewelry. The green gemstones break away the conventions in jewelry styling. As you team them up with white gold settings or even with yellow gold, it looks spectacular.

Peridot can be fashioned to make earrings, bracelets, chains, pendants, cuff links and rings. It is even sold as it is in different shapes and various shades of green. Its best part is for ladies as Peridot is believed to slow down the aging process and to bring healing and vitality to the body.

Beware of Peridot Imitations

Though Peridot is reportedly never synthesized, but you should beware of its imitations. There can be a number of imitations of the gemstone. This includes the natural stones such as tourmaline and other imitations such as glass. Use of green glass is the most common imitation of Peridot. You can make out the imitation with giving a close look its single refraction.

Peridot Jewelry Care

Measuring on the Mohs measurement, Peridot is between 6.5 and 7. it is certainly not a weak gem. This is way Peridot doesn’t need much protection and can be used easily in daily wear.

The best way with which you can care for Peridot stone is to clean it with warm and soapy water. Not here, to avoid the exposure of Peridot from heat, acid and quick temperature changes. Peridot can have scratches easily.

To preserve Peridot, you must keep it away from the salty water and all other harsh detergents or chemicals. Keep Peridot away from the spray of perfume or hair spray. Avoid using any such chemical while you are wearing Peridot or handling it.

If you follow the tips from our Peridot Jewelry buying guide and use it when you go off to buy an attractive Peridot jewelry style, you will not face any problem and will surely end up with a best deal.