Peridot earring
"Wear a Peridot or for thee,No conjugal fidelity,
The August born without this stone,
Tis said, must live unloved alone."
You don't have to be an August-born individual to opt for a pair of peridot earrings! Irrespective of your Zodiac sign, this gemstone will look wonderful on you, no matter what the occasion or time of day.
The Uniqueness of Peridot
Gemstones enhance the beauty of a jewelery piece and more so if they are of different colors. Peridot is a gemstone that has just one basic color : green. The green color, though, can take on a variety of shades, depending on the amount of iron within its core. So it can be an olive green color, a deep green color, or have slight tinges of yellow and brown. Whatever its shade of green, a pair of peridot earrings looks really great in any and every form and size.
Some Interesting Facts about Peridot
It is a variety of the mineral olivine.
Its name is said to have a variety of origins: from "faridat" (the Arabic word for gem) or "peritot" (the French word for unclear) or "peridona" (the Greek word for richness).
It was used in ancient Egyptian jewelery.
The ancient Romans referred to it as an evening emerald due to the fact that it retained its green hues even when daylight faded.
A very large deposit of peridot was found in a high mountainous region of Pakistan in the mid-1990s. Peridots sourced from this region are hence known in the jewelery market as "Kashmir peridots".
It scores 6.5 to 7 in terms of hardness on the Mohs scale.
Types of Peridot Earrings & Costs
Studs: A peridot stud earring is the type that is put through your earlobe and generally has a screw backing. However, you need not restrict yourself to just round or oval-shaped studs, which have a price range of $50 to $90. Adorable heart-shaped peridot earrings will draw compliments, and you will be glad to know that these cost less than $100! Those who prefer geometrical shapes, go for the rectangular-shaped ones, which cost about $80 to $120.
Danglers: A peridot earring can be in the shape of a drop or just a straight line with the gemstone at the base and / or tip. A pair of lovely pear-shaped peridots set in white gold costs upwards of $550 (about 2 carats). You can opt for less expensive and smaller oval shaped dangle drop earrings in the price range of $160 to $250.
Chandeliers: Tiered earrings have become extremely popular today, and peridot chandeliers look extremely elegant with evening wear. Team them with brilliant diamonds, and they\'ll gleam ! These types can be in the higher price bracket, upwards of $500.
Hoops: Whether full hoops or half-hoops, peridot earrings look pretty for a casual day out with friends. A simple half-hoop pair could cost less than $180, while the full-hooped ones cost upwards of $250, some well over $400.
Unique designs: You need not restrict yourself to staid geometrical shapes when purchasing a pair of peridot earrings. Do look at the floral designs that have come out in the market. A gleaming peridot set at the very centre of a sterling silver earring in the shape of a flower looks stunning, and surprisingly could be available for just $50. In the price range of $120 to $180, you can select peridot earrings in the shape of stars, butterflies, ribbons, simple filigreed ones\' you\'ll be amazed at the wide range!
You can even mix and match peridot with other gemstones. For example, an aquamarine gemstone at the top of a silver chain and a peridot dangling at the end, touching your shoulder, will definitely attract attention!
[Note: Prices mentioned are approximate ones, and not actual costs]
Taking Care of your Peridot Earrings
You generally apply make-up before wearing your earrings and other pieces of jewelery. Like all jewelery items, peridot earrings are susceptible to harm from perfumes, creams, soaps and make-up. It is advisable to wash your hands after putting on, for example, a face cream, and then put on the peridot earrings. If you touch the ear rings with the traces of cream still on your hands, the earrings will get a coating of cream too! This will cause damage over a period of time.
Make sure you remove your peridot earrings before having a bath or taking a swim.
Do not wear your earrings while working at the sink. If an earing comes lose and slips off your earlobes, it could get faintly scratched. The scratch may not be immediately visible to your eyes and, over time, could damage the piece.
Keep dust motes away by placing the earrings in their own individual pouch or section in a jewelery case. Before keeping them away, make sure they are dry by gently applying a soft cloth to clear off sweat.
Do not try to clean the earrings by dunking it in water full of harsh detergents.
Chemicals easily damage peridot, so experts suggest you avoid cleaning it with ultrasonic cleaners. As mentioned earlier, simply dab it over with a slightly moist soft cloth.
It is a good idea to give your earrings to a professional jeweler for cleaning at least once, if not twice, a year.
Similarly, give your earrings to a reputable jeweler for polishing. The jeweler will have the correct polishing cloth and is the expert on the correct techniques ? not you! Avoid trying to polish it with tissue papers.
If you feel that the peridot has come lose, take it to the jeweler for re-sizing.
So follow these tips and keep those peridot earrings sparkling always!
A pair of peridot earrings goes well with casual wear and a party outfit, formal attire as well as gowns. So buy a pair TODAY!
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