Description
- Approximate beads per strand: 150
- What is it: Peridot is a gemstone quality olivine. Peridot is the most well-known gem variety of the silicate mineral called Olivine. Peridot is one of the few gemstones to be found in a single color, while other stones can be found in a variety of colors (Tourmaline, for example comes in all shades of color). Most gemstones are formed in the Earth’s crust. However, peridot is formed in the Earth’s mantle, which is much deeper. The only other known gemstone that forms in the mantle are diamonds.
- History: Peridot jewelry dates back as far as 2,000 BC. Peridot has always been associated with light. In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” The most abundant peridot deposit in the world is located on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona. Roughly, 80 to 95% of the world’s peridot supply is found here.
- Metaphysical Properties: Peridot is the August birthstone. This gemstone is believed to have many “powers.” Known for attracting love and peace, peridot is also believed to help one achieve a good night’s sleep.
- Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead
Additional Information
Finish: |
Polished |
Hole Size: |
.5mm |
Shape: |
Faceted Rondelle |
Sold: |
By the strand |
Material: |
Peridot |
Dimensions: |
2mm |
Color: |
Green |
Approx. Strand Length: |
13 inches |
Range: |
2-2.9mm |
Related Products
Related Products
Rhodochrosite Polished 2mm Faceted Rondelle
Bead World Gems
kn172.60
Approximate beads per strand: 180 What is it: Rhodochrosite occurs as a hydrothermal vein along with other manganese minerals in low temperature ore deposits as in silver mines. Mohs hardess of 3.5...
On Sale
Chrysoprase Polished 2mm Faceted Rondelle
Bead World Gems
Now:
kn81.94
Was:
kn163.89
Approximate beads per strand: 150 What is it: Chrysoprase, chrysophrase, or chrysoprasus is a gemstone variety of chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of silica) that contains a small amount of...
Ombre Sapphire Polished 2mm Faceted Rondelle
Bead World Gems
kn240.60
Approximate beads per strand: 150 What is it: Sapphires are a variety of corundum with a Mohs hardness scale of 9. They come in many other colors, although red sapphires are actually called rubies...
Chrysoprase Polished Peru Banded 2mm Faceted Rondelle
Bead World Gems
kn240.60
Approximate beads per strand: 165 What is it: Chrysoprase, chrysophrase, or chrysoprasus is a gemstone variety of chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of silica) that contains a small amount of...
Glass Crystal Polished 8x6mm Faceted Rondelle - Transparent Peridot
kn24.41
Approximate beads per strand: 65 What is it: Glass Crystal is typically made from sand, soda, and lime. It is heated in a furnace and then molded. The crystal is then cut and polished like more...
Natural Turquoise Polished Banded 2mm Faceted Rondelle
Bead World Gems
kn172.60
Approximate beads per strand: 125 What is it: Unlike American turquoise which is usually identified by the specific mine, Chinese turquoise has normally been referred to as Chinese turquoise, even...
Glass Crystal Polished 2mm Faceted Rondelle - Transparent Grey Satin
kn24.41
Approximate beads per strand: 200 What is it: Glass Crystal is typically made from sand, soda, and lime. It is heated in a furnace and then molded. The crystal is then cut and polished like...
Peridot Polished 4mm Faceted Cube
Bead World Gems
kn289.42
Approximate beads per strand: 95 What is it: Peridot is a gemstone quality olivine. Peridot is the most well-known gem variety of the silicate mineral called Olivine. Peridot is one of the few...
Out of stock - Please call 480-948-2323 or email admin@beadworld.com - we will do our best to help you find what you need!
Peridot Polished 4mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn122.04
Approximate beads per strand: 95 What is it: Peridot is a gemstone quality olivine. Peridot is the most well-known gem variety of the silicate mineral called Olivine. Peridot is one of the few...