>Clean peridot in warm water with dishwashing detergent, or a mild commercial solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasives which can damage the surface and destroy the luster. You can use a small amount of ammonia in the water to help brighten the stone if it’s excessively dirty. Soak in dishwater solution [...]
>Peridot is a green gemstone that is as popular for jewelry today as it was in the past. It has been found in ruins of ancient Egypt and Greece and was often called the evening emerald by ancient Romans, who noticed that its green color shone even more vividly in lamplight, making it resemble deep [...]
>Peridot is usually pronounced as pair-uh-doe and it’s an array of olivine (not a certified mineral) that is consisted of two minerals known as fayalite and forsterite. Fayalite (Fe2Si04) is iron rich while forsterite (Mg2Sio4) is a manganese rich mineral.A large number of gemstones that have a mineral origin form in the crust of the [...]
>Peridot, a variety of chrysolite, is a light to olive green, moderately hard, transparent mineral that is cut and graded as gemstones.
Peridot is the birthstone of August and signifies joy and happiness in marriage.
The word peridot, although said to be French, may get it’s origins from the Arabic word faridat, meaning gem. Olivine is another [...]
>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 guideSometimes [...]
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