Peridot

Peridot is the gem variety of the mineral olivine, colored spring green by iron in its own chemistry. It is one of the few gems whose color comes from the crystal itself rather than trace impurities.

No. Peridot is one of the few gem species that receives no treatment at all: no heating, no irradiation, no oiling. The color you see is the color the earth made.

Gem peridot forms in the Earth's mantle and reaches the surface through volcanic activity. Historic and modern sources include Egypt's Zabargad island, Myanmar, Pakistan, and the United States, and origin is stated on our listings where documented.

Yes. Peridot occurs in pallasite meteorites, making it the only gemstone also known from space. Virtually all jewelry stones are terrestrial, but the fact says something about the species.

Depth of green decides value: fine stones hold a saturated spring green without olive-brown shadow. Eye-clean clarity is expected, and stones above five carats with strong color are scarcer than their prices suggest.

Peridot measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. It wears well in pendants and earrings, and suits rings in protective settings with sensible care.

Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, sudden temperature changes, and contact with acids, including prolonged contact with perspiration-soaked settings.

Every peridot ships with the Sosna Gems Colored Stone Report, our internal documentation. Independent laboratory certification can be arranged on request for any stone.

Yes. The online collection is only part of our sourcing reach. Contact us with your preferred depth of color and size and we will search individually.

Look for brown. The weaker stone almost always hides an olive-brown shadow that dulls the green in indoor light, while the finer one stays luminous. Depth without brown is the whole game in peridot.