Most gems are colored by impurities in the crystal. Peridot’s yellow-green is due to the presence of iron. Higher quality stones have an intense color. The best peridot is pure grass green. Most of the stones with the finest color come from Myanmar and Pakistan. Peridot has extremely high double refraction: when you look closely through the gem, you can see two of each pavilion facets.
Peridot is an attractive summer green color that goes with all colors. We have a nice selection of peridot earrings, rings, and necklaces in our gallery.
We have an extensive collection of loose peridot available for purchase by collectors or for a
Peridot (pronounced pair-uh-doe) is the gem form of Olivine, a magnesium iron silicate mineral of the forsterite-fayalite family, with the amount of iron being responsible for the color. It occurs for the most part as an eye-clean gem with excellent transparency and is typically faceted. There is no known treatment to improve its color or clarity and therefore is not heat-treated or enhanced in any way.
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage.
Peridot is one of the few gemtones that occur in only one color; an olive-green. The intensity and tint of the green, however, depends on the percentage of iron that is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow, to olive, to brownish-green. It is 6.5 -7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Large peridot are rare.
Peridot gemstones symbolize the sun and helps manifest feelings of inner warmth and well-being. It brings positive vibes that open the heart up to joy and abundance.
Lime green Peridot, the color of late summer, is the birthstone for August. We have many loose Peridot from Arizona and Pakistan, cut locally in the Berkshires. These gemstones are available for purchase by collectors of fine gemstones, or for a custom designed piece of jewelry. Click here to learn more about peridot.
Featuring pearls of all shapes, colors, sizes, and types through the month of June. Fresh Water Pearls, South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls, Gray Keshi Pearls, White and Peach Baroque Pearls. Pearl jewelry of all types, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pins will be on display.
