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Fine Pakistani Peridot

Posted on January 24, 2018 by mrahm

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One Amazing Peridot

Posted on January 31, 2012 by mrahm

This gorgeous green stone is an amazing peridot mined in Pakistan. It weighs a whopping 100.15 carats and has a price tag of $25,037. Peridot with exceptional quality and color began to emerge from the mountains of Pakistan in the … Continue reading →

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Arizona Peridot

Posted on August 26, 2010 by mrahm

One of my favorite facts about peridot is the fact that most of the world’s commercial quality peridot comes from hand-dug mines, by members of the Apache American Indian tribe on the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. Many Apache families … Continue reading →

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Peridot Supply Sources

Posted on August 25, 2010 by mrahm

Much of the world’s supply of smaller, commercial quality peridot comes from the Arizona desert in the United States. These calibrated stones are generally inexpensive and smaller than 10x8mm. But larger, fine quality peridot is found in Myanmar and Pakistan. … Continue reading →

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Identifying Peridot

Posted on August 22, 2010 by mrahm

Peridot is generally eye-clean, but magnification helps with identification. Peridot often contains minute chromite crystals or its signature reflective lily pad inclusions, found in peridot from all over the world. Author: Michelle M. Rahm is a GIA-trained Graduate Gemologist and … Continue reading →

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Peridot Mistaken For Emerald????

Posted on August 20, 2010 by mrahm

Peridot’s finest richly saturated green color is so impressive, it has been mistaken throughout history as emerald. In fact, for centuries people believed the amazing 200-carat green gemstones on the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in Cologne Cathedral in … Continue reading →

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Peridot’s Color Range

Posted on August 19, 2010 by mrahm

Most people think of peridot in terms of its greenish yellow to slightly brownish color commonly found in the commercial jewelry market, such as those found in Birthstone Jewelry. But did you know peridot’s finest color is a gorgeous richly … Continue reading →

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