Education
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
- VS1 vs VVS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- Accent Diamond Clarity
- Lab Diamond Clarity
- SI Diamonds
- VS Diamonds
- VVS Diamonds
- Diamond Color
- Diamond Cut
- Diamond Cut Types
- Ideal Cut Diamonds
- Hearts and Arrows Diamonds
- What is Diamond Depth
- Diamond Table
- Lab Diamond Cut
- Antique Cut Diamonds
- Brilliant Cut Diamonds
- Rose Cut Diamonds
- What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
- What Are Step Cut Diamonds?
- Diamond Bow Ties
- How Are Diamonds Cut
- Diamond Brilliance
- Spread Diamonds
- Diamond Fire
- Crushed Ice Diamonds
- Diamond Shape
- Lab Diamond Shape
- Asscher
- Cushion
- Emerald
- Marquise
- Oval
- Pear
- Princess
- Radiant
- Round
- Which Diamond Cut Is Best?
- Round vs Princess Diamond Cut
- Round vs Cushion Diamond Cut
- Cushion vs Princess Diamonds
- Cushion vs Oval Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Asscher Cut Diamond
- Princess vs Marquis Diamonds
- Princess vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Cushion vs Asscher Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Pear Cut Diamonds
- Pear vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Diamond Certification
- Diamond Fluorescence
- How Diamonds Are Formed
- Diamond Pricing
- Diamond Size Chart Carat & MM
- Diamond Symmetry
- Diamond Polish
- Diamond Girdle
- Diamond Culet
- Engraved Rings
- Fancy Colored Diamonds
- Loose Diamonds
- 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
- Twisting Rings
- Best Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Dainty Engagement Rings
- Best Unique Engagement Rings
- Best Traditional Diamond Engagement Rings
- Best Split Shank Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Square Halo Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Unusual Engagement Rings
- Black Diamond Engagement Rings
- Edwardian Engagement Rings
- Antique Style Engagement Rings
- Nature Inspired Engagement Ring
- Filigree Rings
- Art Deco Rings
- Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Infinity Engagement Rings
- Best Two Tone Diamond Engagement Rings
- Victorian Style Engagement Rings
- Minimalistic Engagement Rings
- Big Style Engagement Rings
- Cute Style Engagement Rings
- Modern Style Engagement Rings
- Past Present and Future Rings
- Thin Engagement Rings
- Pretty Style Engagement Rings
- Double Band Engagement Rings
- 1 Carat Diamond Ring
- Top Princess Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Women's Rose Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Round Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top East West Engagement Rings
- Top Pave Engagement Rings
- Top Split Shank Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Unique Halo Engagement Rings
- Rose Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Oval Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Marquise Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Bypass Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- 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
- Top Simple Engagement Rings
- 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 Color
When most of us think of green gemstones, the first thing that comes to mind is the emerald. After all, emeralds are the rarest and valuable green gem that most people know about. However, there’s another green gemstone out there that needs our attention: Peridot. Peridot is an exclusively green gemstone, and it’s widely used in jewelry. In fact, color is one of the most important qualities of this beautiful gem.
What is Peridot?
Peridot Chemical Composition
Peridot is referred to by gemologists as Olivine. This is a silicate mineral with a hardness between 6.5 and 7, which is about the same as quartz. However, unlike quartz, olivine is rich in magnesium and iron. It is this iron that makes the gemstone green, and the amount of it (along with other conditions during formation) determines the depth of the green color. Peridot does not occur in any color other than green.
Where is Peridot found?
Peridot is found in deposits of volcanic rock, usually solidified lava flows. Most often, Peridot takes the form of crystals lining pockets in the volcanic rock, and these crystals tend to be small. However, there are also larger crystals, sometimes weighing several pounds, which line larger cavities in those rocks. Other times, Peridot can be found in basalt, which is a more porous volcanic rock.
Where is Peridot mined?
Deposits are found in many places worldwide. For instance, the most famous Peridot deposit is on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea. Egyptians have mined Peridot here for thousands of years, and it’s still a commercially viable product. Other major deposits include Pakistan (in the Himalayas), the U.S (New Mexico, Arizona), Myanmar, China, Vietnam, and Finland. Recently, there’s been a discovery of Peridot on Sardinia in Italy.
How is it Peridot mined?
Mining for Peridot is fairly simple. That’s because most of the lava flows where it’s found are close to the surface. As a result, much of the mining activity is from alluvial (surface) deposits, not shaft mining. On the other hand, some digging is generally required to uncover the rock, which might be covered in soil. Also, if the Peridot is found in a large fissure of the rock, this rock will have to be chipped away to free the Peridot crystal. Raw Peridot is also found in meteorites, though this is a rare occurrence.
Peridot Color
As we have said before, Peridot is always green. However, there is a range of Peridot color. Most famously, Peridot is a yellowish-green that would remind you of spring grass, often called Peridot green. However, different colors of Peridot range from a pure green that can get it confused with emerald, to a brownish-green or olive, and even close to yellow. Ultimately, it’s important to remember that the classic yellow-green stones are what normally gets used for Peridot jewelry.
Peridot Clarity
One of the great things about Peridot is its high level of transparency. Like many other popular gemstones, most raw Peridot is eye clean. This means that it doesn’t have many inclusions or other impurities in the Peridot crystal that can be seen with the unaided eye. However, in larger stones there may be some cloudiness, making it less attractive for Peridot jewelry.
However, Peridot can have smaller inclusions even within fine-quality crystals. So long as they’re only visible under magnification and don’t affect the appearance of the stone, it will have only minimal effect on the value. When inclusions occur, the most common form is a small black speck visible under magnification. These are tiny crystals of another type of rock, which the Peridot crystal absorbed as it grew. Another common inclusion for Peridot is called a lily pad, because they are tiny circular fractures that look like lily pads.

Peridot Treatments
Like most gemstones, Peridot sometimes needs heat treatment before being cut and set into Peridot rings or other Peridot jewelry. After all, any inclusion that can be seen without magnification will reduce the clarity and value of the stone. Another concern surrounds the Peridot gemstone colors: if they are too light or too dark, the quality is considered inferior. To correct these flaws and bring you a beautiful Peridot 14 karat gold ring, heat treatment is often used.
Under heat treatment, the color can be improved and inclusions become less obvious. Although they’ve been artificially altered, heat-treated Peridot is still considered natural. It’s even suitable for a Peridot engagement ring!
With Clarity Peridot Rings
If you’re hoping to buy a Peridot and diamond ring for your August baby, you should know that we are here to help. At With Clarity, we sell only AAA quality gemstones. Although Peridot rarely needs treatment, some of ours may have been subjected to standard heat treatment. This natural improvement method gives you beautiful jewelry at an affordable price. Let our graduate gemologists help you choose the right Peridot jewelry today.
