10 Facts About The Peridot Birthstone

Posted by Lisa Ramos on Apr 01, 2024

If you are looking for a gorgeous green colored gemstone, a peridot is a wonderful choice. Many jewelers design with this gemstone because of it's beauty and affordability. To better understand a peridot let's take a look at the history behind the peridot, its meaning, the color options and how to care for the stone.

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WHERE WAS THE FIRST PERIDOT GEMSTONE FOUND?

The first peridot gemstone was found on Topazo Island - known as St. John's in the Egyptian Red Sea early as 1500 B.C.

HOW DO YOU CLEAN A PERIDOT?

Due to a peridot gemstones susceptibility to fractures wash with warm water and soap. Avoid using ultrasonic cleaners or steam system on the gemstone.

WHAT ARE THE COLOR OPTIONS OF A PERIDOT?

The peridot gemstone only comes in olive green green. A peridots color variation is green and yellow, depending on its source.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF A PERIDOT GEMSTONE?

A peridot gemstone is associated with the meaning of strength and balance. It is also believed to bring peace, health and rest in your life.

Argentium Silver Ring with a Peridot Gemstone Image from Blog Article: 10 Facts About The Peridot Birthstone

WHAT IS THE LARGEST PERIDOT IN THE WORLD?

The largest peridot in the world is a cushioned shape stone around 311 carats. The gemstone is at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.

WHERE DO PERIDOT GEMSTONES COME FROM?

The peridot gemstone can be found in Egypt in Zabargad (Zebirget), Myanmar, Norway, China, Vietnam and the United States. Some of the areas in the US include Arizona, California, Hawaii and New Mexico.

IS A PERIDOT A PRECIOUS GEMSTONE?

A peridot is not considered a precious gemstone. The four precious gemstones include the diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald.

WHAT BIRTHSTONE MONTH IS PERIDOT?

The peridot gemstone is the modern birthstone for the month of August - Birthstone colors & meanings.

HOW STRONG IS A PERIDOT?

A peridot is considered a fair to good toughness gemstone. It is a 6.5-7 on the mohs scale. The Mohs Scale measures the hardness of various minerals from 1 through 10 - one being the softest and ten the hardest. The scale measures all the different minerals based on the Mohs Scale.

HOW MUCH DOES A PERIDOT COST?

How much a peridot costs depends on the quality, size and color of the stone. A peridot gemstone starts at $50 - $80 per carat.

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Jewelry Designer Lisa Ramos - MONOLISA Collection Handmade in California

This blog post is written by California Jewelry Designer, Lisa Ramos
A member of the IGS- International Gem Society.