Peridot
Engagement Ring
&
Wedding Band
A quality peridot engagement ring and wedding ring features an exquisite yet durable gemstone that has a rich lily green color with a multi-dimensional depth. Peridot has never gained the recognition it deserves due to the high amount of poor quality peridot gemstones on the market today, and this is unfortunate because a natural peridot ring made with a superior peridot will be cherished and admired for many generations to come. Peridot Properties: Durability = Very Good
Hardness = 6.5 – 7.0
Refractive Index = 1.654 – 1.690
Specific Gravity = 3.34
Peridot Enhancements: Peridot gemstones are only rarely enhanced using oils, wax, resins, and hard substances to improve the overall appearance of the gemstone and to fill in any spaces or cracks within the stone. These enhancements are somewhat stable, but stones with enhancements require special care (e.g. avoiding ultrasonic and chemical cleaning methods in addition to sudden changes in temperature). Enhanced peridot should be labeled with an E, O, or F, and the enhancements can affect the value of the stone. Special Care for the Natural Peridot Ring: Peridot in its natural form does not require any special care unless the gemstone has received enhancements. Peridot is mined in Australia, Brazil, Burma, China, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and the U.S. Peridot Price Guide: With peridot, you definitely get what you pay for. Low quality peridot gemstones with poor cuts and color are available for around $4.00 dollars a carat, but quality peridot gemstones are on average around $40.00 dollars and up per carat.
It’s a big difference in price, but a quality peridot engagement ring and peridot wedding ring will have a look that is much more dramatic than rings made with poorer quality gemstones; in fact, a ring made with a quality peridot can sometimes be mistaken for an emerald ring. The most desirable peridot gemstone rings have a dark green color, a quality cut, and are free of any blemishes. Some peridot stones are cut to include a lily shaped inclusion within the stone that adds depth to the colors. Carat is also a factor in the overall price of a peridot engagement ring or wedding ring: the price guide of $40.00 dollars per carat for quality stones holds until the stones reach above 4-5 carats in size, then the stones can cost on average $150.00 - $300.00 dollars per carat. High quality peridot is not easy to come by, unlike the abundance of smaller low quality peridot gemstones. However, the mines which produce the most desirable peridot are currently in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia; the large mines located in Arizona, U.S., occasionally produce quality stones as well.
The Meaning Of Peridot: Peridot has many meanings, but most of these meanings center around protection. Peridot is believed to protect the wearer from negative emotions of anger, nervousness, anxiety, and other types of emotional upset through its calming influences; another protective influence of this gemstone is keeping nightmares at bay while helping good dreams to come true. Peridot is the modern birthstone of August. Peridot Shopping Tips: Keep in mind when you are shopping for a peridot wedding ring or peridot engagement ring that the highly valued gemstone colors are a deep green while light olive colors are priced lower. Custom cuts, or cuts which develop the stones' depth of color and brilliance, in addition to stones free of blemishes are also highly desirable. Due to the large amount of poor quality peridot gemstones on the market, it is always best to have an independent jeweler assess the quality of the stone and the stone’s cut. Make sure the seller offers at least a 30-day refund policy as well in case you are not happy with the stone’s appearance or independent assessment. Always remember that when it comes to shopping for a natural peridot ring you get what you pay for. Take the time to shop around and compare to gain a good idea of what a quality peridot gemstone looks like.
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