
18k Yellow Gold Peridot & Diamond Pendant
Cocktails & Champers Pendant
PY-0653-PD
9579.17
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Colour: from yellowish green to bottle green
Name derivation: Derived from the Greek word “Peridona” meaning “giving plenty”
Symbolism: Power to drive away evil spirits and to bring life
Gemstone family: Olivine
Birthstone: August
Hardness: Moh’s Scale 6.5 – 7.0 (very robust structure) – difficult to re-cut but excellent for daily wear
Geography: The finest come from Myanmar (formerly Burma), Pakistan (Kashmir-Peridot) & Sri Lanka
Famous Peridot: Large Peridots, more than 200 carats in size, adorn the shrine of the three magi at the Cologne Cathedral
Cleaning procedure: Clean carefully using warm soapy water. Must not be cleaned ultrasonically or by steam cleaning. Remove Peridot jewellery before doing household cleaning as acids may damage
Value factors: Rarity, Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone