Peridot Pendants
A fascinating gem with a history second to none, the peridot was discovered by the Egyptians as far back as 1500BC in an island off the Red Sea. Unable to resist the beauty of the stone, the islanders who discovered the stone is believed to have exhausted the supply until there was nothing left to be found. Today however, the peridots collected from the mountains of Kashmir are of much greater value because of their clear color and size of stones. Being of a fresh green color, Cleopatra is said to have fallen in love with the peridot thinking they were emeralds. The biggest difference in the peridot and other gem stones is that unlike the rest, the peridot is not formed in the earth's crust but deep down or in the mantle of the earth and surface only as a result of a volcano or when some such disturbance occurs in the bowels of the earth to upset its equilibrium.
Its natural beauty is such that this fabulous stone does not have to depend on daylight or even artificial light to showcase its unmistakable beauty. Its color and clarity remains unchanged in any light or no light and even the darkest night will not lessen the sheer luster and translucence of this remarkable green stone. Value wise, the peridot is not in the same class as the emeralds and a 300 carat peridot will indeed be a very rare find. Luckily for many who simply cannot resist the charm of this irresistible green gem, a stone weighing around 10 carats or a little more can be purchased for a reasonable sum that will not put anyone in the poor house.
Peridot pendants are very popular jewelry, especially with the young and when giving as a gift, its better to select a peridot that is of a vivid green without any undertones of brown or yellow running through it. A peridot can be worn for any formal occasion to give the wearer a touch of elegance or to tone down an elaborate outfit with a subtle but charming piece of jewelry. A stone that has an even color all round, will be more valuable while its value and beauty will be even more enhanced if it is transparent and has a double refraction in it. The beauty of the stone is really exposed by the way its cut and formed into exquisite pieces of jewelry, and since the peridot is not in the same class as a precious gem, you don't have to bother too much about its carat weight either.
If you know of someone celebrating a birthday in August, a peridot pendant will be the ideal gift for her. Being a gemstone that is immensely popular in today's world of fashion, a peridot pendant is considered a trendy accessory that can liven up even the dullest outfit. No woman will be able to resist such a fabulous gift, and not being overly expensive, she can use it for daily wear and bring a sense of glamour and a touch of panache to her daily life.
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