Care for Peridot Jewelry
Coming in at 6.5 on Moh’s 10 point scale of hardness, peridot jewelry is considerably softer than traditional gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Therefore you may need to provide more care for peridot jewelry than other gemstones. Gemologist suggest that you reserve this gorgeous August birthstone gemstone to special occasions and not everyday. Furthermore, long-exposure to acidic perspiration or acids could possibly damage the beautiful, luminous green gemstone. To care for peridot jewelry, Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers suggest to take a soft-bristle brush with a mild dish soap in warm water and gently scrub away any residue. Then you should rinse the stone again with warm water. We also strongly suggest never using a steam or ultrasonic cleaner.
Did you know that the main supply of peridot gemstones is actually here in the U.S.? Sprawling across the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona are mines that are uncovering these gemstones. Additionally, Geologist suggest that thousands of years ago volcanic eruptions sent rivers of lava carrying the stone across the desert landscape. Also, peridot is believed to have come to Earth via pallasite (nickel, iron and olivine) meteorites.
At Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers, we have a beautiful selection of these gorgeous gemstone available online and at our store. Furthermore, peridot is also the gemstone for 15th anniversaries. Additionally, Read more about the history of peridot.
