Gemstone jewelry is always much sought after but the August gemstone, peridot, is highly prized by connoisseurs of fine jewelry whether or not they are born in August!
Peridot is a sublime green gemstone, which shines with a bright green glow even at night! Because of this, it became known as the gemstone of the sun by ancient Egyptians and as the "evening emerald" by the Romans. In fact, Cleopatra's fabled emeralds are now known to have been stunning peridot gemstones! And the color of peridot, ranging as it does from a light citrus green though a golden grass green to a deep near emerald green makes it a perfect choice for anyone wanting a green gemstone, but prefers something more affordable than precious emerald!
Unlike some other gemstones, such as tourmaline, which vary in color, peridot is always green. This is because it is idio-chromatic, or self-colored. This means that peridot's green coloration comes from elemental iron which is intrinsic to the gemstone and essential for its formation. The color therefore comes from the structure of the gemstone itself, rather than from impurities contained within it.
However, peridot does range in shade of green because of the differing amounts of iron contained within each peridot crystal. Some peridot gemstones also contain traces of chromium and nickel, which further affect the precise shade of green of the gemstone. And because the iron is vital for the structure of the peridot, peridot crystals are always clean. This enhances the desirability of peridot. In fact this striking gemstone has become synonymous with elegance, fame and security and also represents the sixteenth wedding anniversary.
Because it is a clean gemstone, peridot is unusually facetted when set into gemstone jewelry. Depending on the precise tome of the green, peridot can be set into sterling silver or yellow gold with equally devastating effect! Furthermore, the affordability of peridot compared to some other precious gemstones, such as emerald, means that it can be set into elaborate styles, such as chandelier earrings.
If you have never experienced the beauty of peridot, then peridot set into sterling silver in a gorgeous pair of stud earrings might be the way to go. However, the true beauty of peridot can be appreciated just as well during the evening as during the day, so why not go for a piece of jewelry, such as a bracelet or peridot ring, which you can you can appreciate without a mirror? For further information and a selection of sublime artisan designed peridot jewelry, please click on the following links.
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