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>Peridot is one of the less expensive gems, and are often found in large (over 10 carat) sizes. This means that it’s not unusual to find excellent quality peridots for low prices. Because it is inexpensive and readily available, peridot is a favorite material for some of the more fanciful cuts of gemstone.

Peridot buying guide
Sometimes referred to as the Evening Emerald, the most valuable peridots are the same rich green as high quality emeralds. An excellent quality peridot has a ‘velvety’ quality to the color, as opposed to the fire of emeralds, due to the difference in their refractive properties. Because the stone is so readily available, the gauge of quality is eye clean stones with no visible inclusions. The color of the most highly valued stones is a bright grass green with no yellow or olive tones – but that’s very much a matter of preference. If you like a richer, deeper, more earthy tone, you could get an excellent bargain in a peridot piece.