Birthstone
Peridot is the August birthstone, but the bright green gem is popular with people born in any month of the year. Peridot was sometimes called the evening emerald in ancient times because it resembled emeralds in the glow of burning lamps.
Periodot Buying Tips
Vivid lime-green peridot with no olive tones is most popular.
Choose peridot with evenly distributed color.
Most American peridot is 3 carats or less.
As with other gems, prices increase with carat weight. Small sizes of cut peridot and peridot beads are very affordable.
Larger stones are probably from Pakistan or China. Of the two, Pakistani peridot is more in demand.
Peridot is sometimes treated with oils, waxes, and resins to enhance its color
Peridot Diamond Bracelet
