Tip #6- Green with Envy: Peridot is more of an apple green, a bright and lively
stone. Peridot is relatively inexpensive and is easily found in sizes up to 5
carats. Peridot rings are just a pleasure to wear. The color is vibrant and in a
certain sense, cheerful.
Green amethyst can be considered more of a neutral
since it has a very soft celadon green color. Since green amethyst is readily
available in sizes from 1 carat to 20 carats, they are many ring options
available. Green amethysts are very inexpensive and you can really get a lot of
bang for your buck, so to speak, with green amethyst. A
green tourmaline
engagement ring might be
one you would choose to match her eye color. Green tourmaline can be a forest green or olive
green, generally saturated in color. We have a small, carefully chosen selection
of green tourmaline engagement rings. Many of the styles even have matching
bands. Seafoam tourmaline is one of our favorites at MyJewelrySource because it
has a wonderful unique combination of turquoise, mint, and apple green all in
one incredible stone.
Are peridots the
divine tears wept by Pele, Hawaiian goddess of the volcano? Or the powerful talismans against evil of ancient
Egyptian lore? Peridot has been
credited with many magical powers and healing properties. Today, peridot is one of the most popular gemstones,
prized for its fresh green color. Peridot is the birthstone for August
and the
suggested gift for the sixteenth wedding anniversary. Peridots are mined in Arizona, Burma, Norway, Pakistan,
among others. Peridot
rates 6 1/2 to 7 on the Mohs scale
of hardness.
Cutting is the most basic enhancement method necessary to display the beauty of a gemstone. Peridots
are not known to have any other method of enhancement.
Do not use an
ultrasonic cleaner on your
peridot
jewelry. Avoid sudden temperature changes, steaming and contact with cosmetics, hairspray, perfume or
household chemicals. Clean only with a damp cloth or soft brush with room temperature water.