PERIDOT PAIR

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

Ideal for jeweler or re seller

Grading jewelery grade-eye clean

Weight and size is approxamite

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