Peridot e-ring

[vintagelover229]

Hi!
I am seraching now for a peridot stone for an e-ring (a second option if they can''t find a diamond)
My friend loves these, but I don''t know where to start. I found a few completed rings that I think she''ll love...but how do I know if the quality of the peridot is good?

There isn''t a clairty grading, etc. on the page...are they all eye clean? Here are some sites I''m looking at.


http://www.jewelsforme.com/itemlist-main.asp?Category=Rings&PrRange=0&GemType=08&Style=&Page=1&Shape=emerald-cut


http://www.mysolitaire.com/peridotrings/

 

[Kelli]

Maybe an expert will chime in, but I thought peridots weren''t as good for engagement rings because they''re too soft and fragile for everyday wear. Some of those rings are really beautiful and I could be wrong, but I wanted to throw that out there just in case it is true.

 

[Linda W]

I think Peridot is a 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, but I could be wrong. If it is, I would not want it for an engagement ring.



Linda

 

[FrekeChild]

Yeah I wouldn''t do an ering in peridot. It''s only a 6.5-7 on the Mohs, and I wouldn''t risk anything that''s less than an 8 (mine will be an 8 with spinel, and I''m not going to wear it that much--partially because I don''t want anything to happen to it.)

However, if it''s green that she''s interested in, she could probably look into green sapphires. There are some really gorgeous ones out there, and it''s more durable than a peridot. It probably won''t be the same color, but I''d trade an off color for a stone that is going to be more durable. This is providing that she''s not ok with trading out her stone when it becomes damaged (which is something I considered).

Here''s one

Another

Another

Another

Another

Another

The cool thing about green sapphires is that they are cheaper than blue, pink and yellow because they are less desired.

 

[marcy]

Freke beat me with suggesting a green sapphire instead. It would wear a lot better in an ering.

 

[ma re]

If she''s not planing to wear her e-ring daily, she can have a peridot, especially if she''s OK with getting a new one once this one wears off too much. Otherwise, you can check tourmaline or chrysoberyl (since sapphire is already mentioned) and even green beryl, tsavorite or mali garnet in case of occasional wear.

 

[vintagelover229]

I did ask her if she she would be okay w/another stone type besides peridot because it''s so soft. She says its the LIME green she likes...not the dark green. I found a ring I know is perfect for her...but I don''t know if they''ll replace stones (even at the buyers cost) I suppose I should ask them!

What do you think of this ring? Also, is there another stone that lookes like a lime green thats harder? She doesn''t like the dark green...only the lime!

Thanks so much PS''ers!

Heres the linky!

http://www.belljewels.com/Peridot-Fine_Green_Peridot_Diamonds_Ring_14k_White_Gold_1.html

 

[Fly Girl]

Heck, at that price, if she likes the ring, buy a couple of them. Wear one all the time, let it get dinged up, and keep the other one nice for lower risk activities.

 

[ma re]

A "harder lime" would be chrysoberyl. THIS is probably out of your price range, but nice smaller stones can be bought for reasonable amounts (like THIS ONE). The stone is 8.5 on the hardness scale where diamond is 10 and ruby or sapphire is 9, so it''s more than suitable for an e-ring.

Mali garnet is also lime in color, it''s harder than peridot, but not as hard as chrysoberyl. HERE is a nice example.

Both of these varieties have a higher refractive index than peridot, which means that they slow down light more i.e. they scintilate more (in other words light sparkles more in them). Garnet is also singly refractive which makes it even more brilliant - for an explanation of single vs. double refractivity feel free to google

Hope this was of some help

 

[movie zombie]

a good peridot replacement is indeed mali garnet. however, garnets, including my orange spess, are too soft for 24/7 wear.


movie zombie

 

[vintagelover229]

Date: 10/12/2008 11:25:34 AM
Author: ma re
A ''harder lime'' would be chrysoberyl. THIS is probably out of your price range, but nice smaller stones can be bought for reasonable amounts (like THIS ONE). The stone is 8.5 on the hardness scale where diamond is 10 and ruby or sapphire is 9, so it''s more than suitable for an e-ring.

Mali garnet is also lime in color, it''s harder than peridot, but not as hard as chrysoberyl. HERE is a nice example.

Both of these varieties have a higher refractive index than peridot, which means that they slow down light more i.e. they scintilate more (in other words light sparkles more in them). Garnet is also singly refractive which makes it even more brilliant - for an explanation of single vs. double refractivity feel free to google

Hope this was of some help

Thanks for the info!
She loves a cushion cut diamond shape, and so that''s why I found that one!

I contacted the store and they said they''ll replace the stones at any time for 15.00. WOW! For that price she can have it replaced until they can afford to put a diamond in the setting, or get a dimaond e-ring (if she so chooses!)

Thanks guys!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 10/12/2008 11:25:34 AM
Author: ma re
A 'harder lime' would be chrysoberyl. THIS is probably out of your price range, but nice smaller stones can be bought for reasonable amounts (like THIS ONE). The stone is 8.5 on the hardness scale where diamond is 10 and ruby or sapphire is 9, so it's more than suitable for an e-ring.

Mali garnet is also lime in color, it's harder than peridot, but not as hard as chrysoberyl. HERE is a nice example.


Both of these varieties have a higher refractive index than peridot, which means that they slow down light more i.e. they scintilate more (in other words light sparkles more in them). Garnet is also singly refractive which makes it even more brilliant - for an explanation of single vs. double refractivity feel free to google

Hope this was of some help

Great suggestions!
That first lime chrysoberyl is an awesome color! Chrysoberyl is a GREAT ring stone--very durable.

Does she like peridot's basic hue or does she just like green? Freke's suggestion of green sapphire is also a good one--good durable stone.

Does she like blue-green or only yellow-green. If you venture into the blueish green arena, there are many gems to be found.

 

[beaujolais]

Do the prices on "My Solitaire" seem a bit high? Seems that way to me, no?

 

[vintagelover229]

Date: 10/12/2008 12:52:47 PM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 10/12/2008 11:25:34 AM
Author: ma re
A ''harder lime'' would be chrysoberyl. THIS is probably out of your price range, but nice smaller stones can be bought for reasonable amounts (like THIS ONE). The stone is 8.5 on the hardness scale where diamond is 10 and ruby or sapphire is 9, so it''s more than suitable for an e-ring.

Mali garnet is also lime in color, it''s harder than peridot, but not as hard as chrysoberyl. HERE is a nice example.


Both of these varieties have a higher refractive index than peridot, which means that they slow down light more i.e. they scintilate more (in other words light sparkles more in them). Garnet is also singly refractive which makes it even more brilliant - for an explanation of single vs. double refractivity feel free to google

Hope this was of some help

Great suggestions!
That first lime chrysoberyl is an awesome color! Chrysoberyl is a GREAT ring stone--very durable.

Does she like peridot''s basic hue or does she just like green? Freke''s suggestion of green sapphire is also a good one--good durable stone.

Does she like blue-green or only yellow-green. If you venture into the blueish green arena, there are many gems to be found.

She only likes the yellow-green...I asked because I knew that the peridot may not be the good for an e-ring. She says it has to be the LIME GREEN. She doens''t like any other green.

If we can find around a carat cushion LIME GREEN stone that is hard enough for everyday wear I would like that much better and buy a setting seperate!

Thanks guys!

 

[T L]

I would do a vanadium chysoberyl. They''re more lime and bright than regular chrysoberyls. Here''s are some beautiful examples, except they might be more on the "minty" side than "lime." As an 8.5 on the Mohs scale, they''re pretty durable as well.

http://www.ajsgems.com/cpage/search?sessionID=tzN-Kke-O82disOw&searchquery=vanadium+chrysoberyl


I hope this link works

 

[Elmorton]

I really like #8 from the link TL posted - it looks pretty limey.

 

[T L]

If you go on page 2 and beyond of the link I posted, there's some more lime green ones, but in that particular link on page 1, I think #2 has the best overal color and cut for lime stones. The neon one on that page is to die for though!!

 

[T L]

Here's a great priced (IMO) diamond that goes from green to yellow. I think this is so cool!
http://cgi.ebay.com/92-Fancy-Greenish-Yellow-VS1-GIA-Round-Diamond-Lauren_W0QQitemZ280268980375QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280268980375&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

I would never get a peridot for an e-ring, they're much much too soft. Great for the RHR that you occassionally wear, but not an ering.

 

[vintagelover229]

Date: 10/12/2008 4:18:09 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
If you go on page 2 and beyond of the link I posted, there''s some more lime green ones, but in that particular link on page 1, I think #2 has the best overal color and cut for lime stones. The neon one on that page is to die for though!!

I love all the stones you posted...but do they have any in a cushion cut? I know it''s difficult..but that''s what I''m struggling with here!
Thanks!

 

[marcy]

The peridot ring she loves is gorgeous. Since that is what she wants, I would get that. Even if you have to replace the stone somewhere down the road (or just that one polished up again) it wouldn''t be that expensive. If she is careful with it I am sure it will wear pretty well.

 

[E B]

redrose,

This is a tsavorite garnet, but it looks lime greenish. You might ask the seller to take a picture in sunlight to get a better idea of color:

Tsavorite Cushion Cut

 

[vintagelover229]

Date: 10/12/2008 5:39:53 PM
Author: EBree
redrose,

This is a tsavorite garnet, but it looks lime greenish. You might ask the seller to take a picture in sunlight to get a better idea of color:

Tsavorite Cushion Cut

WOW!

You rock! I''ll def. have to show it to him and see what he thinks!
I also like the other ring...she''s a danity girl and she''ls very careful w/what she has. She can always get a plain band for when she''s going to be to rough...and wear the peridot when she''s going out!

Thanks so much!

 

[T L]

I actually have a cushion cut demantoid garnet from Africa. They''re often cushion cut and it''s like an olive green, and more grass green in daylight, but it sparkles like a diamond. I wear a Russian round brilliant cut demantoid in a bezel setting almost every day, and although it''s a slightly soft stone, it''s doing well. The Russian stones are sometimes cut in cushions as well, but they''re much more expensive than the African stones.

Here''s an African stone for sale, and as a garnet, they have almost the same refractive index as diamonds. They look like green diamonds actually.

Just some other thoughts.

http://www.gemwow.com/gemdetail/107_128_35510/Cut_African_Demantoid.aspx?backurl=/gemlistbysubcategory/107_128/Rare_Gemstones.aspx%3fcurrent_page=0%26keyword=%26weight=0%26shape=0%26price=0

Here''s mine (wish I had a better pic) - it sparkles like there''s no tomorrow.

 

[ma re]

Date: 10/12/2008 9:25:35 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
and as a garnet, they have almost the same refractive index as diamonds.

Let''s not exaggerate - 1.89 compared to 2.41 is far from the same. Of course they are very sparkly, but still not like diamonds.