| The peridot is a lovely green gemstone that | | | | The Deep Value |
| comes in a variety of hues and has a long and | | | | The average peridot is a light lime green color but |
| beloved history. Often pronounced per'i doh it is | | | | rare occasions find this beautiful gem in deep, rich |
| correctly pronounced per'i-dot and is sometimes | | | | green that rivals that of the emerald and is easily |
| known as the 'evening emerald'. It is August's | | | | mistaken for the more expensive stone. The |
| birthstone and many of the emeralds of | | | | main difference between emeralds and peridot is |
| Cleopatra are believed to have actually been | | | | the shine. Emeralds have a crystal like shine that |
| peridot. It is found in a wide variety of locations | | | | sparkles where peridot should have a smooth, |
| making it a plentiful gemstone that is more | | | | silky, velvet appearance. The most sought after |
| affordable than most precious stones and easy to | | | | color is a grass green stone with no yellow |
| find in many attractive settings. | | | | undertones. |