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Thousands of couples around the world have trusted us with their most important moments. With the largest selection of diamonds and meticulously designed, handcrafted rings, were here to help you find your way to the perfect ring.
DIAMOND
EDUCATION
For most people, buying a diamond is a new experience, but that doesn't mean it should be overwhelming. Understanding a diamond's quality characteristics is straightforward and simple.
Our diamond education is designed to answer all your questions. In just a few minutes you'll know everything you need to know to find your perfect diamond.
JEWELLERY
EDUCATION
it is our mission to take the mystery out of your purchase by offering only the finest quality fine jewellery available, along with expert guidance and education. Our jewellery is crafted with superior materials and inspected against exceptional quality standards.
PEARL
EDUCATION
Use this guide to find the pearl that is right for you by educating yourself on the quality and value of the cultured pearls that we offer.
GEMSTONE
EDUCATION
Gemstones and rare minerals can evoke strong emotions and spur intrigue. While most loose gemstones and minerals are purchased for ornamental jewellery purposes, others are possessed for their fascinating attributes. Natural gemstones and minerals add sparkle to our lives and invigorate our soul with the earth's natural beauty.
ABOUT PERIDOT
Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth's mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem
The ancient Egyptians mined peridot on the Red Sea island of Zabargad, the source for many large fine peridots in the world's museums. The Egyptians called it the gem of the sun. Today this gem is still prized for its restful yellowish-green hues and long history. Large, strongly-colored examples can be spectacular, and attractive smaller gems are available for jewellery at all price points.
PERIDOT JEWELLERY
Peridot to be worn in jewellery is most often set in yellow gold. This serves to neutralize any yellow tones within the stone and to emphasize the striking beauty of its green color. However, peridot paired with white metals is also desirable to many.
At a 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, peridot is softer than many other gems. Setting the stone in durable platinum may protect it from too much wear and tear through the years.
OVERVIEW
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Some peridot is ancient: it's found in pallasite meteorites, remnants of our solar system's birth.
STARDUST
In 2005, peridot was found in comet dust brought back from the Stardust robotic space probe.
OLIVINE
Gem variety of the mineral olivine: found in peridotite rock from the earth's upper mantle.
FACTS
MINERAL:Olivine CHEMISTRY: (MgFe)2SiO4 COLOR: Yellowish green REFRACTIVE INDEX:1.65 to 1.69 BIREFRINGENCE:0.035 to 0.038 SPECIFIC GRAVITY:.34 MOHS HARDNESS:6.5 to 7QUALITY FACTORS
Beautiful, yellowish-green peridot has been treasured since earliest times.
COLOR
Although the best peridot is a pure grass green, most peridot is yellowish-green.
CLARITY
Most fine peridot is eye clean. Tiny black spots might be visible with magnification.
CUT
Peridot is cut in a wide variety of styles, including ovals, emerald cuts, and cushions.
CARAT
Large crystals of peridot have cut gems more than 50 carats in size.
