Peridot has always been associated with light. In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun”.
Read MoreSharon Bohannon, November 18, 2019
Arizona’s scenic desert and mountain landscape is the perfect backdrop for a modern Wild West road trip in search of gem and mineral treasures.
Read MorePeter C. Keller and Wang Fuquan, March 1, 1986
China has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
Read MoreJohn Sinkankas, John I. Koivula, March 1, 1992
The stony-iron meteorites known as pallasites are famed for the areas of yellowish green olivines they contain.
Read MoreJohn I. Koivula, December 1, 1981
Marketed throughout the world, San Carlos material is often confused with, and sold as, peridot from localities that are better known and documented.
Read MoreStuart Overlin, April 23, 2014
Peridot and uncommon green gems were the theme of the 12th annual Sinkankas Symposium.
Read MoreRobert E. Kane, December 1, 2004
This peridot article chronicles the creation of a fine suite of peridot jewellery from the mine in the Himalayas to the manufacture of the necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings.
Read MoreJohn I. Koivula and C. W. Fryer, March 1, 1986
Chinese peridot is similar to peridots from other localities.
Read MoreJohn R. Fuhrbach, March 1, 1992
This little-known source of gem-quality peridot, located in southwestern New Mexico, produces small but brilliant gems.
Read MoreEdward Gübelin, March 1, 1981
Reflecting on his 1980 visit to Zabargad, the author writes on this relatively unknown island and the beautiful peridots for which it has gained fame.
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