This beautiful faceted Afghanistan Peridot Necklace is 5.5 mm and .86 Carats. It is a beautiful light- medium olive green and a petite size allowing for everyday use or to dress up evening apparel. The sparkle is brilliant.
Afghanistan is a source for quality peridot and this stone is gorgeous. Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Mohs hardness scale. It is durable and appropriate for wearing every day. It is generally considered a high value gem and one of the most sought after gemstones today.
Peridot is always a yellow- green color gemstone. Gem-quality is rare. It is 6.5-7 on the Mohs hardness scale.
The Ancient Egyptians called peridot "the gem of the sun" and it is said to be Cleopatra's favorite gemstone. It has been prized since the earliest of antiquity. It has often been confused with emeralds and other green gemstones. It is a magnificent gemstone.
Peridot is an August Birthstone choice and the 16th Wedding Anniversary Gemstone.
This stone was made by the God of Creation. The faceting and silversmith work was done by Travel Ore Designs Jeweler, Mark Nelson in Colorado. As always, additional pieces can be ordered as long as supplies last and all jewelry comes in a beautiful gift box.
