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    The Peridot – a gemstone in various shades of green

    Peridot is a gemstone that only occurs in shades of green. It belongs to the silicate group. It gets its color from the element iron, although the trace elements chromium or nickel can make the green appear even more intense. The exact meaning of the name is still uncertain. The name peridot may originate from the Greek word "peridona," meaning "to give abundance." This could refer to the large surface area of ​​the green crystals. However, the name could also be derived from the Middle English word "peridote," meaning "bright spot" or "button." Another name for peridot is chrysolite, which translates to "goldstone." Due to its olive-green color, it is also called olivine. Many stones of a similar color were previously called chrysolite. Peridot is a particularly pure, transparent-green variety of olivine and, thanks to its beauty, is a popular gemstone.

    Characteristics and Color of Peridot

    Peridot occurs exclusively in green varieties. The color palette ranges from light, pistachio-like yellow-green to olive green and a slightly brownish tone. Olivines are among the few gemstones that occur in only one color, making them intrinsically colored or idiochromatic crystals. These gemstones derive their color from the element iron. They have a glassy or oily luster and are transparent. Darker varieties can be lightened by heating. One of the most important identifying characteristics is the gemstone's strong birefringence. This is noticeable in the fact that, in particularly thick stones, the doubling of the lower facet edges is clearly visible to the naked eye through the polished table. With a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7, peridot is one of the more brittle stones. For this reason, it is prone to shattering under excessive stress. The peridot cat's eye and the star peridot are particularly rare. When cut cabochon-style, the star peridot even displays a four- or even six-pointed star. These unique light effects are extremely rare and highly sought-after.

    The Peridot – long forgotten

    Peridot was first discovered 3,500 years ago near Egypt. In the historically most important deposit on the volcanic island of Zebirget (St. John's Islands) in the Red Sea, about 80 kilometers off the coast of Egypt, it was forgotten for many centuries before being rediscovered around 1900. Today, many olivines are also found in the serpentine quarries of Myanmar, Australia, Brazil, China, and Pakistan, as well as in Eritrea, Kenya, Mexico, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Tanzania. The world's largest deposit is in the San Carlos Apache Reserve in the US state of Arizona. Peridot has also been found in Europe, north of Bergen in Norway. Crusaders brought peridot to Central Europe. In the Middle Ages, the gemstone was frequently used for ecclesiastical purposes and was highly sought after as a decorative stone. Even today, the green gems can be admired, for example, in Cologne Cathedral. The peridots found there weigh between 200 and 300 carats. For a long time, however, these were mistakenly thought to be emeralds. Furthermore, olivine was a favorite stone during the Baroque era. The green gemstone was also highly prized among Native Americans in North America, both then and now.

    Special Peridot Deposits

    Arguably the world's most beautiful peridots come from a mining area in the Suppat region of the Himalayas. The gemstones from the northwestern Pakistani part of Kashmir are also called Kashmir peridots and are particularly pure. Their radiant green color is extremely impressive. However, mining in this region is only possible from the end of June to September, which is why the supply of these unique gemstones is rather limited. The largest cut peridot to date weighs 310 carats and comes from the Egyptian volcanic island of Zebirget. It is now housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, USA. In Russia, there are also unique cut peridots that came from a meteorite that fell in Eastern Siberia in 1749. The fascinating green of olivine makes it a highly sought-after gemstone. It is particularly popular in table and step cuts and – especially when set in gold – in the classic brilliant cut.

    Peridot jewelry from your jeweler RENÉSIM

    As already mentioned, peridot is considered extremely valuable and therefore very popular in the jewelry world. It is also the birthstone of August. In the past, it was believed to promote friendship, free one from the spirit of resentment, and impart greater eloquence. At RENÉSIM, you can purchase peridot either as a loose gemstone or in combination with a beautiful piece of jewelry! If you opt for the loose version, you can choose your favorite from a variety of individual pieces – you are free to select the carat, cut, and color. Would you like a ring with a peridot gemstone but can't find one that meets your requirements? We create unique, custom-made pieces with great attention to detail. With us, you are guaranteed to find the perfect colored gemstone for your dream piece of jewelry. Would you like custom-made earrings with green colored gemstones or a necklace with a peridot pendant ? Find your perfect piece of jewelry with the unique green colored gemstone with the help of our team of experts. If you have any questions or a special request, please contact us by phone (+49 89 1222 893 0) or email. At RENÉSIM, you will, of course, only receive peridots of the highest quality, selected according to strict criteria. Further information about this gemstone can be found here: Peridot (Olivine).