peridots pakistan cgeckerbrd cuts 35pcs 134.10cts

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Peridot is the best known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. This bright yellow-green to green gemstone has caught the fancy of humans for thousands of years. Some historians even suspect that at least some of the “emeralds” worn by Cleopatra were actually peridot. Much of its recent popularity can be explained by its currently being recognized as the birthstone for the month of August, people wear the stone because it is supposed to bring the wearer success, peace, and good luck.

Peridots can be found in a number of places throughout the world. They are mined in areas surrounding the Red Sea, Egypt, and Myanmar, but also are common to areas of Mexico. In the US, some peridots can be found in Arizona. These gems are usually less valuable than peridots found in the Middle East because they contain more flaws. The highest quality gems are currently being mined in Pakistan.

With new findings of peridots in Pakistan, the gem is enjoying a rise in popularity. It has always enjoyed certain popularity, being the August birthstone. Many people again confuse emeralds and peridots when choosing birthstones. Emeralds are the birthstones of May. Those who are not particular, however, could wear either green stone as a birthstone, and some find the bluer tendencies of the emerald to be more flattering depending upon skin tone.