Peridots and Peridot Jewelry

Peridot is a transparent stone that's widely available with high clarity. It's colors range from green to brown, but we don't consider any brown stone a "gem", so it will be omitted from our discussion. Let's rephrase; peridot is a transparent stone that's available in yellow green to green yellow. Usually the darker green labels the gem a peridot. If it's more on the yellow side, it magically turns into a chrysolite.

The most popular color is the lime green, which associated the gem with youth, spring, and eternity by ancient wisdom. It was also thought to be a powerful gem in driving away evil spirits, and known as the emerald of the night since it's colors didn't darken upon sundown.

Peridot jewelry are birthstones of August, and they are recommended for the 16th wedding anniversary.

When shopping for peridot jewelry, it's important to look for the gem that's even in color with no overtones. At a Mohs measurement of 6.5 to 7, this gem is not the weakest and doesn't need too much protection from everyday wear.

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