Peridot Ring
Peridot Ring
Olive Green Peridot | Peridot with milky inclusions |
Peridot olivine is commonly known for the birthstone for August although it is now more known for the 16th marriage anniversary. People often mistaken peridot with emralds due to their similarity in color. A peridot ring is becoming more and more beloved as a substitute for darker emeralds due to its particular light green color and clarity.
Peridot ring is a quality gem made from forsteritic olivine. Even though Olivine is a very abundant mineral in general, but gem quality peridot is rather rare. The name "peridot" comes from the Greek word peridona which means "to give richness". The natural color of peridot gem is olive green and its gem color depends on how much composition of iron is in it. Its color can vary from yellow to yellow green, olive green and brownish green. The most expensive color gem is dark-olive green.
Peridot Ring
Peridot Ring
It is vital to check for the color of the gem when buying a peridot ring. Brighter yellow colors is more desirable than brown colors and also its uniformity of the color should be consistent throughout the gem. Peridot ring is perfect for collection as its benefits outweights its purchase price.
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