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Diamond Education
- Lab Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Shapes
- Lab Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Ring Guide
- Lab Diamond Carat Guide
- Lab Diamonds Color Guide
- Lab Diamond Shape Guide
- Lab Diamond Size Guide
- Lab Diamond Cut Guide
- Lab Diamond Jewelry Guide
- Lab Diamonds vs Moissanite
- Lab Diamonds vs. Real Diamonds
- Lab Grown Diamond vs. Cubic Zirconia
- Lab Diamonds vs. White Sapphires
- Lab Diamonds
- Diamond 4 C's
- Diamond Buying Guide
- Answers to 1 Carat Diamond Questions
- Your Guide to Buying a Diamond Online
- How to Pick the Right Diamond
- Diamond Buying Mistakes
- Real vs. Fake Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Buying Guide
- 10 Most FAQ - Diamonds
- Off Size Diamonds Guide
- Popular Diamond Cuts
- Price of a 2 Carat Diamond
- Top FAQ - Lab Diamonds
- What Is the Average Diamond Size in Engagement Rings?
- Diamond Carat
- Diamond Clarity
- IF Diamonds
- FL Diamonds
- Diamond Inclusions Guide
- Flawless vs Internally Flawless
- Which Diamond Clarity Is Best?
- VS2 vs VS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VVS2 vs VVS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI2 vs SI1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI1 vs VS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
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- Accent Diamond Clarity
- Lab Diamond Clarity
- SI Diamonds
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- Diamond Color
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- Diamond Cut Types
- Ideal Cut Diamonds
- Hearts and Arrows Diamonds
- What is Diamond Depth
- Diamond Table
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- Antique Cut Diamonds
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- What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
- What Are Step Cut Diamonds?
- Diamond Bow Ties
- How Are Diamonds Cut
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- Diamond Shape
- Lab Diamond Shape
- Asscher
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- Which Diamond Cut Is Best?
- Round vs Princess Diamond Cut
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- Cushion vs Princess Diamonds
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- Emerald vs Asscher Cut Diamond
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- Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Diamond Certification
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- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
- Diamond Sourcing
- NY Diamond District
- Diamond Certification
- A Guide to Accent Diamonds
Engagement Ring Education
- How To Buy Engagement Rings
- Affordable Engagement Rings
- Cost of a One Carat Diamond
- How To Buy A Lab Diamond Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring In a Time Crunch
- How to Choose An Engagement Ring
- How to Pick Your Engagement Ring Budget
- Engagement Rings For Second Marriage
- Best Time to Buy An Engagement Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring As a Couple
- Everything You Need to Know About Dainty Engagement Rings
- Future Mother In Law's Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping
- Engagement Ring Financing
- Why You Need an Engagement Ring Appraisal
- Best Round Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Square Cut Engagement Ring
- Top Teardrop Engagement Rings
- Best Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Oval Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Radiant Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Marquise Cut Engagement Rings
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- 1 Carat Diamond Ring
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- Rose Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
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- Top Bypass Engagement Rings
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- Top Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Rings
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- Top Oval Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Floating Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Princess Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
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- Vintage Style Engagement Rings
- Types of Accent Diamonds
- Everything You Need to Know Before Setting Diamonds
- Engagement Ring Prong Guide
- All About Ring Resizing
- Identifying Your Ring After A Repair
- Everything You Need to Know About Milgrain
- Everything You Need to Know About Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Eternity Rings vs Infinity Rings
- When To Propose
- What Are Baguette Diamond Engagement Rings
- What to Say When You Propose
- What Are the Groom's Parents Responsible For?
Gemstone Education
Jewelry Education
- Jewelry Buying Guide
- How To Buy Jewelry Online
- Diamond: 10th Anniversary Gifts
- Ruby: 40th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Sapphire: 5th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Sapphire Earrings
- Emerald: 20th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Push Presents
- How To Shop For Christmas Jewelry Gifts
- How To Buy An Anniversary Band
Metal Education
Peridot Clarity
Well known as the birthstone for August, Peridot is a stunning green stone. For thousands of years, this stone has been popular. In fact, the Egyptians called peridot the stone of the sun. It’s even been confused for emerald.
However, unlike emerald, it doesn’t cost a lot of money. When buying Peridot there are a number of things to consider, but one of the biggest is clarity. So, what should you as a customer know about this? We’ll discuss Peridot clarity in this article.
Peridot Described
Gemologists refer to Peridot as olivine, which is an iron magnesium silicate. Because it always contains iron, Peridot only comes in green, although there’s still variation in Peridot color. In particular, the finest Peridot is a slightly yellowed green known as “Peridot green.” In addition, this is a gemstone that tends to have a high clarity grade.
Types of Peridot Inclusions
- Lily Pad inclusions in Peridot are distinctive. Specifically, these are rounded fractures that reflect light. Since the light reflection is uneven, Peridot lily pad inclusions appear to have veins going through them, making the name of these features even more descriptive. According to the GIA, lily pads is type of inclusion that's the most common in raw Peridot.
- Black Specks and Needles are inclusions are also descriptively named. At their most basic, black specks are crystals that were trapped in the larger Peridot crystal during formation. Needles are very thin crystals that, like their black counterparts, got trapped. Both of these inclusions are relatively common in Peridot.
- Other Inclusion Types: In addition to the above inclusion types, a Peridot stone can have other inclusions. Feathers and etch channels are, like lily pads, cracks that form within the Peridot crystal as it grows. Internal and surface graining are growth lines within the Peridot gemstone, kind of like the rings on a tree. Lastly, a cavity forms when a small air bubble gets trapped and can’t get out.

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Needle

Feather

Improving Clarity: Gemstone Cutting
While most of us wouldn’t think of making Peridot jewelry with an uncut stone, this process is one of the ways in which we can improve clarity. Probably the biggest reason that this works is that parts of the rough Peridot that have inclusions can be cut away. So, before a Peridot crystal reaches the market, it’s usually cut. There are three main methods: step cuts, brilliant cuts, and cabochons.
Step Cuts
Step cuts are faceted cutting styles. Their distinctive feature are facets that are either square or rectangular. One of the biggest reasons gem cutters select a step cut is that they showcase the color and clarity of a Peridot gemstone. You can easily look through the cut gem and see its lovely color without seeing inclusions.
- Emerald: The most popular step cut for Peridot jewelry is the emerald cut. Emerald cuts are fat rectangles with the parallel facets and the corners cut off. Other step cuts include baguette, which is a thinner rectangle, and Asscher. This last cut is square in shape.
Brilliant Cuts
Unlike step cuts, a brilliant cut peridot gemstone has curved lines and kite or triangular facets. Gem cutters choose a brilliant cut when they want to showcase the brilliance and fire of a gemstone, and this is one reason brilliant cuts are so popular with diamonds.
By far the most popular brilliant cut is the round brilliant. Those who are looking for a Peridot engagement ring should consider this one because it's such a classic option. Other brilliant cuts include the oval, princess (rounded square), marquise (sharp-pointed oval), pear, and heart.
Cabochons:
When a peridot crystal isn’t as clear, or when an artistic look is desired, the gem cutter may make a cabochon. This is basically a domed shape, usually a circle or oval. Rough peridot is shaped, then polished to a bright shine. In this case, the object is to show off a pretty color or interesting patterning as a result of inclusions.

Peridot Clarity Grading
AAAA
Once a Peridot gemstone has been cut and polished, it is ready to be graded. The finest Peridot is AAAA, characterized by the signature Peridot green color and extra high clarity. This grade is very rare and valuable, so it’s only used at high end jewelers.
AAA
AAA is the next-best choice. Although eye clean, AAA Peridot might leave a little to be desired on the color, or it might have been treated.
AA-B
AA and B grade Peridot are used for lower quality jewelry or as cabochons and beads. When grading Peridot, the color is more important than the clarity.

With Clarity Peridot
At With Clarity, we use AAA grade Peridot. Keep in mind however, that it may have been heat treated. Heat treating is a natural treatment used to improve the color, clarity, or both. This is done before cutting, and treated stones are real. Lab grown Peridot can be found on the market, but we sell Peridot gold rings made with natural stones. Looking for a Peridot and diamond ring? Give us a call, and we’ll help you choose the perfect style.
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