Buyer's guide
Peridot
Collectors want large, well-cut, grass-green peridot. Smaller pastel stones in standard sizes are popular too.
Design with peridotAugust Birthstone
Leo · Virgo
Before the cut
From rough stone to custom jewelry
Peridot grows as bright green crystals, some reaching the earth by meteor. We set its vivid lime color into rings and earrings. Tell us if peridot caught your eye and we will start your design.
What to look for
Rich, pure grass green, usually in stones of 10 ct+. Brown undertones lower value.
The best is eye clean. Look out for disk-shaped inclusions called lily pads.
Hardness 6.5 to 7. Lovely in earrings plus pendants. Rings need a protective setting.
The richest green shows up in larger stones.
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