Vtg Natural Peridot Pendant 14 K Gold Sterling Silver Pendant Natural Green Peridot Necklace Prong Setting
This exquisite pendant was custom made. It is from our large collection of fine vintage jewelry.
Very unique construction. The loop to hand the pendant is made out sterling silver. One would think the stone would hang at the bottom of the piece, so not the case. Genius balancing act for the actual dangle of the piece. Handmade and truly one of a kind.
There are two sterling silver (marked) spears that sweep around the Peridot that is in a stunning prong setting. Surrounding the peridot on one side is a 14K Gold (marked) spear.
The Peridot is teardrop shape 1mm x 1mm. Very unusual cut for this stone.
Peridot (/ˈpɛr.ɪˌdɒt, -ˌdoʊ/ PERR-ih-dot, -doh), sometimes called chrysolite, is gem-quality olivine and a silicate mineral with the formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is a magnesium-rich variety of olivine (forsterite), the formula approaches Mg2SiO4. Its green color is dependent on the iron contents within the structure of the gem. Peridot occurs in silica-deficient rocks such as volcanic basalt and pallasitic meteorites. Peridot is one of only two gems observed to be formed not in the Earth’s crust, but in molten rock of the upper mantle. Gem-quality peridot is rare to find on Earth's surface due to its susceptibility to weathering during its movement from deep within the mantle to the surface.
In the Middle Ages, the gemstone was considered a stone that could provide healing powers, curing depression and opening the heart. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August.
The necklace is NOT included.
Comes in a small pouch, beautifully boxed.
Makes such a lovely, thoughtful gift.
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