Pure peridot pendants bring the signature lime-green glow of this August birthstone to your jewelry collection. Peridot forms deep in the Earth's mantle and reaches the surface through volcanic activity—one of only two gems created this way. With a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7, peridot holds up well in pendant settings where it stays protected from impact. Our collection includes 28,529 pendants priced from $16 to $11,402, each set in .925 sterling silver with real natural stones.
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Peridot belongs to the olivine mineral family and gets its color from iron rather than chromium like emeralds. It forms in the Earth's mantle at extreme depths, not in the crust like most gems. This origin gives peridot its characteristic olive to lime-green shade.
Clean peridot with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and sudden temperature changes, which can cause fractures. Store your pendant separately from harder gems like sapphires or diamonds that could scratch the surface.
At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, peridot works well in pendants where the stone faces less contact than in rings. The protected position near your chest keeps the gem away from hard surfaces during normal activities.