Where to Buy Peridot Jewelery
History of the Peridot
A gemstone with a fascinating history, records show peridots were mined as early as 1500BC and is a gem that has connections with ancient Egypt. It is believed that Cleopatra actually wore peridots in the mistaken belief that they were emeralds. The peridot, unlike other gems are not formed in the crust of the earth; but deep inside and at times in the earth's mantle and comes to the surface as a result of volcanic activity.
When the Egyptians first discovered this beautiful gemstone in a tiny island in the Red Sea, it is believed they exhausted its supply. The modern day peridot is found in the Kashmir Mountains and is said to be of great value because of their size and clarity of color.
Characteristics of the Peridot
Before you buy peridot jewelery, linger a while to learn something about this lustrous green colored stone that has the fresh green of the newly cut grass and is the lucky birthstone of those born in August. However, this does not mean that other cannot wear peridot jewelry because hardly anyone can resist the lure of this transparent green stone. There are peridots that have a yellowish green tint to it or even slightly brown in color.
Being a gemstone that is not dependent on light to show its beauty, it looks fabulous in daylight, after sundown or even in the dark because the color of the stone does not change. Although the peridot is said to have stones of 300 carats or more, they are very rare while the average weight of the peridot can be anything from 10 carats to above and value wise not terribly expensive.
Buying Peridot Jewelery
When you buy peridot jewelery its worth keeping in mind that the best quality stone is very clear and transparent with a double refraction which can give it somewhat of a sleepy look.
It's quite easy to make pretty pieces of jewelry out of the peridot because it is easy to cut and there is no limitation to the shapes and sizes that can be wrought out of this stone.
Not being very expensive, the cutters of the peridot can concentrate on the beauty of the stone rather than on the weight of it, resulting in the formation of beautiful pieces of jewelry well formed and made in good proportions.
When buying Peridot jewelery, select stones that are of a vivid lime green with no brown or olive under tones, as they are the most popular.
The peridot has more value when they are of a uniform color distributed across the stone rather with overtones of color.
The price of peridot jewelery depends on the weight of the carat, with the small stones being available at reasonable prices.
The peridots that come from China and Pakistan have more carats and therefore more pricy than those from America being less than 3 carats.
Peridots can be fashioned into making any type of jewelry such as necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings which can be blended with any metal such as gold, silver or white gold for a stunning setting.
Beware of imitations because, although the peridot cannot be synthesized, There are fake stones of glass that are made to look like the real thing. One way of identifying it is by its single refraction.
Care should be taken to keep peridot jewelry away from salt water, detergents and chemicals which can damage the stone easily.
The same as other gemstones, the peridot too is supposed to have mystical powers that can calm and sooth a person who has feelings of sadness and anxiety. Wearing a beautiful piece of peridot jewelry, will not only enhance the looks of that person but also bring her good health and prosperity.
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