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1. www.gia.edu › peridot-history-lorePeridot History and Lore - GIA

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   4 days ago · The word peridot comes from the Arabic “faridat,” which means “gem.” Most peridot formed deep inside the earth and was delivered to the surface by volcanoes. Some also came to earth in meteorites, but this extraterrestrial peridot is extremely rare, and not likely to be seen in a retail jewelry store.

2. www.gia.edu › peridot-descriptionPeridot Description - GIA

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   4 days ago · Yellowish green is the most common peridot color seen in jewelry. Peridot is best known for its yellowish green color. Peridot is the gem variety of the mineral olivine. Its chemical composition includes iron and magnesium, and iron is the cause of its attractive yellowish green colors.

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   Okay, I am a picky girl. And knowing this, my boyfriend has asked my endless input over this year about rings I like. Well, I have found it-but way way out of budget of course. So my question is, does anyone know of leen heyne and if there is ANY jewelry smith out there that has a similar style? As much as I would love to have a $25-$50k ring ...

4. www.enchantedfinejewelry.com › products › enchantedDisney Tiana Inspired Diamond & Peridot Tiara Ring 10K Yellow ...

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   5 days ago · Yes, the Princess, minus the frog. This Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry Ring features a crown-like band with pave diamonds and 10k yellow gold lotus accent. A peridot that is said to bring good health and good cheer is included for color and an extra dose of playfulness.

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5. www.ebth.com › items › 13799625-sterling-garnetSterling Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, and Gemstone Cross Pendant

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   5 days ago · Sterling Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, and Gemstone Cross Pendant. Pendants Jewelry and Watches. 15 hours left. May 31st 2024 @ 8:15pm EST. Current Bid. $20. 15 Bid s. Register To Bid. Learn about bidding. Item Details. This item has been evaluated and verified by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.

6. www.etsy.com › listing › 1726637224Peridot the Ella Ring / Engagement Style High Quality ... - Etsy

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   5 days ago · This Engagement Rings item is sold by TheCosmicxCrystal. Ships from Canada. Listed on Jun 1, 2024. Etsy ...

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   Why is a peridot called a gem?

   • In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Some believed that it protected its owner from “terrors of the night,” especially when it was set in gold. Others strung the gems on donkey hair and tied them around their left arms to ward off evil spirits. The word peridot comes from the Arabic “faridat,” which means “gem.”

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   Where do Gem miners find Peridot?

   • Gem miners find peridot as irregular nodules (rounded rocks with peridot crystals inside) in some lava flows in the United States, China, and Vietnam and, very rarely, as large crystals lining veins or pockets in certain types of solidified molten rock. Sources for the latter include Finland, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the island of Zabargad.

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   Are Peridot and Emerald the same thing?

   • People in medieval times continued to confuse peridot with emerald. For centuries, people believed the fabulous 200-ct. gems adorning the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in Germany’s Cologne Cathedral were emeralds. They are, in fact, peridots. Peridot has always been associated with light.

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   Was Cleopatra's emerald A peridot?

   • From the earliest times, people confused this stone—now known to be peridot—with other gems. It was one of many labeled as “topaz.” Some historians believe that Cleopatra’s famous emerald collection might actually have been peridot. People in medieval times continued to confuse peridot with emerald.

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8. www.mexicolore.co.uk › aztecs › kidsBasic Aztec facts: AZTEC JEWELLERY - Mexicolore

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   5 days ago · Did they wear rings on their fingers? Mexicolore replies: Yes. Very few have survived - there are a couple of beautiful gold Mixtec rings in the British Museum - and they weren’t nearly as commonly worn as today: only for the élite as symbols of high status.