PERIDOT

The clarity and appealing green color makes this round peridot cabochon one of the most popular stones for use in all kinds of jewellery. Use it on its own for a simple pair of earrings or set it alongside gems of complementary colors in more complex designs. Peridot is one of the birthstones for August.

Peridot is the gem form of the mineral olivine. It is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one colour; the green hues can vary from yellowish to brownish green, from light olive green to vibrant green. The colour of each stone is a result of iron in its chemical composition. workingsilver.com sources the highest-quality peridot stones available, avoiding those with visible black inclusions.