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.

The United States was for many years the largest producer of peridot, the value of production in 1993 was estimated to be about $1.5 million, according to the USBM. The United States is getting major Competition from China and Pakistan for the title of world’s largest producer.   (Click Here to Read More)

 

Current listing of  Silpada Peridot on Ebay:

silpada-sterling-ring-with-peridot-stone-sz-8 SILPADA STERLING RING WITH PERIDOT STONE SZ. 8
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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silpada-hammered-sterling-silver-ring-with-peridot-stone-size-8 Silpada Hammered Sterling Silver Ring with Peridot stone - size 8
US $19.99 (1 Bid)
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rare-retired!-silpada-925-peridot-faceted-rectangle-ring-sz-8-r0713 RARE, RETIRED! SILPADA .925 PERIDOT FACETED RECTANGLE RING, Sz. 8. R0713
US $78.99 (0 Bid)
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silpada-rare-size-6-peridot-ring-925-sterling-silver-retired-r0713-free-us-ship Silpada Rare Size 6 Peridot Ring .925 Sterling Silver Retired R0713 Free US Ship
US $88.97
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silpada-peridot-necklace-with-pearls Silpada Peridot necklace with pearls
US $57.00 (0 Bid)
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rare-silpada-sz-7-green-peridot-925-sterling-silver-hammered-ring-a-box-r1416 Rare Silpada SZ 7 Green Peridot .925 Sterling Silver Hammered Ring "A" Box R1416
US $73.80
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silpada-peridot-stone-silver-chunk-bracelet-price-reduced! Silpada Peridot Stone Silver Chunk Bracelet - PRICE REDUCED!
US $49.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 8:23:03 PDT
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silpada-sterling-silver-and-peridot-necklace Silpada Sterling Silver and Peridot Necklace
US $15.45 (3 Bids)
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silpada-retired-rare-htf-hammered-sterling-silver-&-peridot-ring-size-7 Silpada Retired-Rare - HTF Hammered Sterling Silver & Peridot Ring. Size 7
US $29.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 6:50:30 PDT
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silpada-artisan-925-sterling-silver-hematite-peridot-apatite-french-wire Silpada Artisan .925 Sterling Silver Hematite Peridot Apatite French Wire
US $65.00
End Date: Friday May-25-2012 11:13:55 PDT
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