As the famous quote goes, “Beauty is in the eye
of the beholder,” and this holds true for August’s birthstone, peridot. Ranging
from light, mint-green to a much darker, olive color, the desired shade and
brilliance of this stone is up to you. And while a range of color exists with
peridot, few people know it. Pieces of peridot jewelry found in mall
stores are typically the dark, olive-color that Tim finds less attractive than
the lighter, rarer, shades.
The intensity and tint of green depends on how much iron is found in
the crystal structure of the stone. In addition to mints and olives, peridot
can also come in yellowish lime colors to brownish-greens.
Originating in
Egypt, peridot was once called the “Gem of the Sun.” Some of the finest peridot
stones are referred to as “Evening Emeralds” for their resemblance to emeralds
under artificial light.
At Poway Fine Jewelers, Tim carries one of these rare, mint-green
stones, which is waiting for just the right buyer. The stone can be placed in
jewelry to resemble either an August birthday, or a 16-year anniversary
celebration.
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