Natural Diamond Prices – December 2024
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We’re counting down the months until 2023. What an eventful 2022 it has been thus far. With so much currently going on in society, it’s great when you can find a place to break away from all of the chaos. The internet can be somewhat claustrophobic when you don’t know where to go or what you’re looking for so we highly recommend searching for an outlet relating to something you’re passionate about, for us it’s diamonds and jewelry. PriceScope boasts an active diamond and jewelry forum that you can login to any time of the day, anywhere. With a host of exciting topics, you’re bound to also come across a blog post on the PriceScope blog that you thoroughly enjoy.
Today we’re celebrating the month of August by diving into everything you need to know about the August birthstone, Peridot. Before we move on, you’d be interested to know that August has a total of three birthstones namely peridot, sardonyx, and spinel. Here is everything you need to know about the August birthstone, peridot:
Peridot is positioned at a 7 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness. Therefore, peridot is fairly hard so you can wear it in everyday jewelry such as rings, pendant necklaces, bracelets, and/ or earrings.
Did You Know? Peridot has also been found on meteorites, and comet dust brought back in 2006 from the stardust space probe contained peridot. |
Peridot is mined throughout the world. Peridot was first mined in Egypt in 1500 BC. Although, peridot was first confused to be emerald. Today, peridot is mined in the US specifically in New Mexico and Arizona. Peridot is also mined in Pakistan, Thailand, and China.
Peridot is sometimes referred to as ‘Hawaiian diamonds’. The reason for the name is that peridot shares something in common with the diamond. They’re formed with great heat well beneath the Earth’s surface, and they’re vaulted to the Earth’s surface through volcanic activity.
Did You Know? Peridot is also the traditional gift for the 16th wedding anniversary. |
Elizabeth Taylor as Queen Cleopatra Wearing a Peridot Jewel Headpiece.
200-Carats of Peridot adorning The Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne, Germany.
The late, Joan Rivers Wearing the Necklace from the Archduchess Isabella Peridot Parure British Royal Families.
Jamie McCarthy wearing Peridot Earrings from Cartier.
Peridot Earrings with Peridot and Diamond Halo in 14k Yellow Gold.
Peridot Ring with Peridot and Diamond Halo in 14k Yellow Gold.
Pear-Shaped Peridot Pendant with Diamond Trio in 14k Yellow Gold.
Pear-Shaped Peridot Earrings with Diamond Trio in 14k Yellow Gold.
Are you an August baby? Did you purchase and/or were gifted jewelry in August? Do you own peridot and/or peridot jewelry? Let us know by clicking the comments button below.
Written by Bianca Mac Donald
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At PriceScope, we remain dedicated to providing timely and insightful updates on the latest trends in the diamond market. Our expert analysis focuses on the economic and social changes shaping…
At PriceScope, we remain committed to delivering timely and insightful updates on the diamond market’s latest trends. Our expert analysis focuses on the economic and social changes that shape consumer…
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