18k Yellow Gold Peridot & Diamond Pendant
Cocktails & Champers Pendant
PY-0653-PD
£9579.17
Peridot
Peridot is a vibrant green treasure that delivers a spectacular display of luminous brilliance and unique geological history. At Tivon Fine Jewellery, we inspect only the top 5% of loose natural crystals from this olivine family to guarantee a rich hue ranging from yellowish green to deep bottle green. Derived from the ancient Greek word Peridona meaning giving plenty, this remarkably robust crystal has been deeply revered since antiquity for its legendary power to drive away evil spirits and bring life. Read below to explore the famous Kashmiri geography, magnificent historical artifacts housed in European cathedrals and essential care guidelines regarding chemical protections behind this exquisite mineral variety or view our masterfully curated Peridot jewellery collection to discover a breathtaking statement piece engineered to stand as a personal family legacy.
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About Peridot
What colour is Peridot?
Peridot occurs in a variety of colours ranging from yellowish green to bottle green.
Where is the name Peridot derived from?
The name Peridot is derived from the Greek word “Peridona” meaning “giving plenty”.
What is the symbolism of Peridot?
Peridot symbolises power to drive away evil spirits and to bring life.
What gemstone family does Peridot belong to?
Peridot belongs to the Olivine gemstone family.
Is Peridot a birthstone?
Yes, Peridot is the birthstone of August.
What is the hardness of Peridot?
Peridot is 6.5 – 7.0 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered very robust. It is difficult to re-cut but excellent for daily wear.
Where is Peridot geographically located?
The finest Peridot come from come from Myanmar (formerly Burma), Pakistan (Kashmir-Peridot) & Sri Lanka.
Are there any famous large Peridot gems?
Yes, magnificent Peridots larger than 200 carats are set into the Shrine of the Three Magi at Cologne Cathedral.
What is the cleaning procedure for Peridot?
Peridot can be cleaned with warm soapy water. Please avoid prolonged exposure to bright light. It must not be cleaned using steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners. Remove Peridot jewellery before doing household cleaning as acids may damage.
What are the value factors of Peridot?
The value factors of Peridot are its intensity of colour as well as its brilliance and the "life" of the stone. The size of the stone also counts as a value factor.
Peridot Jewellery
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