3.94 CTS PERIDOT GEMS PARCEL [STS2138]

PERIDOT PARCEL

 This is a parcel of well faceted natural stones ready for setting.

 Ideal for jeweler or re seller

 Grading jewelery grade-eye clean

  Weight and size is approxamite

NO TREATEMENT

Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: basically an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green however depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow-green through olive green to brownish green.

Type 1 Gemstones

The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.

Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon

IF            Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)

F              Flawless

VVS        Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye

VS          Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye

SI1          Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye

SI2          Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye

I1            prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability

I2            prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability

I3            prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability

Type 2 Gemstones

Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.

Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Fluorite.Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline

F              Flawless

VVS        Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye

VS          Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye

SI1          Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye

SI2          Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye

I1            prominent - moderate affect on appearance or durability

I2            prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability

I3            prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability