If a stone could be born from the raw heated fire of a volcano then the Peridot gemstone leads the field. The gem also is found in meteorites that have fallen from earth millions of miles away. It is amazing to think that it has come from another planet. Throughout time, Peridot has been confused with many other gemstones, including the emerald. Many of the so called emeralds that were worn by royalty turned out to be Peridot.
1 Carat Peridot Birthstone Gemstone
1.00ct Peridot Gemstone. It is a full 1.00ct. simulated Peridot Gemstone that is Internally Flawless and is a beautiful light green color. Perfect for rings, earrings or pendants.
Birthstone of August is Peridot
It was once said that the only way the stone could be mined in Egypt was at night. Legend has it that the gem could only be seen during the night in the glow of lanterns. The rock in raw form has the power to drive away evil spirits. Like Amethyst the stone is a medicine for drunkenness. Currently mines are yielding large quantities of gem stones including those in Arizona. Also regions of Pakistan have large deposits of the rare mineral. An amazing 80-95% of the world's production comes from parts of Arizona.
Jewelry uses of the Gem Stone
The great thing about this gemstone is that the color just glows green in the sunlight. The color ranges from a light pale green to a deep rich green similar to a sprite can. It is hard to image that this gemstone could actually travel millions of miles and that you can afford to put it in a ring and wear it on your body. Wholesale Importers has several types of loose gemstones available on eBay as well as for direct purchase. If your looking for a great gift then the loose Peridot is the stone for you. We do have matching 1 carat stones so that you can purchase them for matching earrings.
Peridot Birthstones:
The gemstone represents the 16th wedding anniversary. It was known to be dull by day, but glow like a coal at night. This glow let prospectors spot deposits in the dark and mark them for digging the next day. Peridot was thought to help dreams become a reality, and was often given as a symbol of fame, dignity, and protection. Mainly found in China, Australia, Brazil, Myanmar, Kenya, Mexico, Sri Lanka and the US.
The peridot is one of the few gemstones which come in one color only. The rich, green color with the slight tinge of gold is caused by very fine traces of iron. From a chemical point of view, Peridot is an iron magnesium silicate. The intensity of the colour depends on the amount of iron actually present. The color itself can vary over all shades of yellowish green and olive, and even to a brownish green. Peridot is not particularly hard - only 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale - but it is easy to look after and fairly robust. Peridot cat's eyes and star Peridot are particularly rare and precious.
The most beautiful stones come from the border area between Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, the Peridot as a gemstone also exists in Myanmar, China, the USA, Africa and Australia. Stones from East Burma, now known as Myanmar, have a vivid light green and fine inclusions with a silky shine to them. Peridot from Arizona, where it is popularly used in native American jeweler, often has somewhat yellowish or gold-brown nuances.
Peridot is the anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage.
Peridot is used to help dreams become a reality.
Peridot is given as a symbol of fame, dignity, and protection.
Legend has it that pirates favored Peridot to protect them against evil. When the Peridot was set in gold it also protected the wearer from terrors in the night.
Peridot has been mined from St John's Island in the Red Sea for over 3500 years.
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