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9.88 ct Cushion Onyx, 11 x 10.9 mm From Sri Lanka

Natural Onyx, Qty: 2 pcs | 9.88 carat weight Onyx

9.88ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 9.88
11 x 10.9 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 4.94 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Cushion Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 11 x 10.9 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 2
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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1.14 ct Oval Peridot, 6.1 x 4.2 mm From China

Natural Peridot, Qty: 2 pcs | 1.14 carat weight Peridot

1.14ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 20.52
6.1 x 4.2 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 0.57 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Oval Cabochon Peridot
Peridot Size: 6.1 x 4.2 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Yellowish Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: Transparent Peridot
Peridot Origin: China Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 2
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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0.59 ct Purple Spinel, 4.9 mm Round Cut From Tanzania

Natural Spinel, Qty: 1 pc | 0.59 carat weight Spinel

0.59ct1 Piece
$ 24.93
4.9 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 0.59 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Round Facet Spinel
Spinel Size: 4.9 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Pinkish Violet Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VVS-VS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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2.38 ct Cushion Cut Peridot, 8.9 x 6.6 mm From Myanmar

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 2.38 carat weight Peridot

2.38ct1 Piece
$ 102.10
8.9 x 6.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.38 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Cushion-Cut Peridot
Peridot Size: 8.9 x 6.6 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Lively Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: Myanmar Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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0.75 ct Purple Spinel, 5.1 mm Round Cut From Tanzania

Natural Spinel, Qty: 1 pc | 0.75 carat weight Spinel

0.75ct1 Piece
$ 34.65
5.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 0.75 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Round Facet Spinel
Spinel Size: 5.1 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Pinkish Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VS-SI Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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3.62ct1 Piece
$ 596.86
12.2 x 8.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 3.62 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Pear Facet Peridot
Peridot Size: 12.2 x 8.1 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Forest Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: Myanmar Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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1.08ct1 Piece
$ 121.57
8.2 x 5.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 1.08 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Pear Facet Spinel
Spinel Size: 8.2 x 5.5 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Grape Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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12.32 ct Oval Onyx, 18.2 x 13.3 mm From Sri Lanka

Natural Onyx, Qty: 1 pc | 12.32 carat weight Onyx

12.32ct1 Piece
$ 24.64
18.2 x 13.3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 12.32 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Oval Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 18.2 x 13.3 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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1.06ct1 Piece
$ 104.94
8.9 x 5.4 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 1.06 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Pear Facet Spinel
Spinel Size: 8.9 x 5.4 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Deep Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VVS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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39.05 ct Oval Rose Cut Onyx, 30.1 x 22.6 mm From Sri Lanka

Natural Onyx, Qty: 1 pc | 39.05 carat weight Onyx

39.05ct1 Piece
$ 39.05
30.1 x 22.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 39.05 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Oval Rose-Cut Onyx
Onyx Size: 30.1 x 22.6 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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4.64 ct Oval Cut Peridot, 11.2 x 7.9 mm From Myanmar

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 4.64 carat weight Peridot

4.64ct1 Piece
$ 296.96
11.2 x 7.9 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 4.64 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Oval Facet Peridot
Peridot Size: 11.2 x 7.9 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Lively Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS-SI Peridot
Peridot Origin: Myanmar Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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1.36 ct Purple Spinel, 10.1 x 5 mm Marquise Cut From Tanzania

Natural Spinel, Qty: 1 pc | 1.36 carat weight Spinel

1.36ct1 Piece
$ 150.77
10.1 x 5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 1.36 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Marquise Facet Spinel
Spinel Size: 10.1 x 5 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Dark Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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0.85ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 7.48
6.1 x 4.2 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 0.43 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Pear Facet Peridot
Peridot Size: 6.1 x 4.2 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Light Lively Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VVS-VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: China Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 2
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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8.62 ct Cushion Onyx, 12 x 7.9 mm From Sri Lanka

Natural Onyx, Qty: 2 pcs | 8.62 carat weight Onyx

8.62ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 8.62
12 x 7.9 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 4.31 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Cushion Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 12 x 7.9 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 2
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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1.17ct1 Piece
$ 135.14
7.5 x 5.9 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 1.17 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Pear Facet Spinel
Spinel Size: 7.5 x 5.9 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Deep Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VS-SI Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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2.5 ct Cushion Checkerboard Peridot, 8.9 x 7.9 mm From China

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 2.50 carat weight Peridot

2.50ct1 Piece
$ 99.00
8.9 x 7.9 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.50 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Cushion Checkerboard Peridot
Peridot Size: 8.9 x 7.9 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Lively Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS-SI Peridot
Peridot Origin: China Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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32.3 ct Round Rose Cut Onyx, 25.6 mm From Sri Lanka

Natural Onyx, Qty: 1 pc | 32.30 carat weight Onyx

32.30ct1 Piece
$ 32.30
25.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 32.30 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Round Rose-Cut Onyx
Onyx Size: 25.6 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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$ 0.53
3.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 0.18 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Round Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 3.6 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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0.79 ct Purple Spinel, 5.5 x 4.5 mm Cushion Cut From Tanzania

Natural Spinel, Qty: 1 pc | 0.79 carat weight Spinel

0.79ct1 Piece
$ 39.86
5.5 x 4.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 0.79 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Cushion-Cut Spinel
Spinel Size: 5.5 x 4.5 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Grey Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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2.81ct1 Piece
$ 463.31
10.5 x 7.8 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.81 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Pear Facet Peridot
Peridot Size: 10.5 x 7.8 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Medium Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: Myanmar Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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2.57 ct Cushion Cut Peridot, 8.6 x 7.3 mm From Myanmar

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 2.57 carat weight Peridot

2.57ct1 Piece
$ 92.01
8.6 x 7.3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.57 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Cushion-Cut Peridot
Peridot Size: 8.6 x 7.3 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Lively Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VVS-VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: Myanmar Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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33.59 ct Cushion Rose Cut Onyx, 26.8 x 17.7 mm From Sri Lanka

Natural Onyx, Qty: 1 pc | 33.59 carat weight Onyx

33.59ct1 Piece
$ 33.59
26.8 x 17.7 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 33.59 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Cushion Rose-Cut Onyx
Onyx Size: 26.8 x 17.7 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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1.26 ct Violet Spinel, 7.4 x 5.5 mm Oval Cut From Tanzania

Natural Spinel, Qty: 1 pc | 1.26 carat weight Spinel

1.26ct1 Piece
$ 142.16
7.4 x 5.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 1.26 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Oval Facet Spinel
Spinel Size: 7.4 x 5.5 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Medium Violet Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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2.5 ct Round Onyx, 6.9 mm From Sri Lanka

Natural Onyx, Qty: 2 pcs | 2.50 carat weight Onyx

2.50ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 101.25
6.9 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 1.25 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Round Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 6.9 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 2
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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2.52 ct Cushion Cut Peridot, 8.6 x 7.5 mm From Myanmar

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 2.52 carat weight Peridot

2.52ct1 Piece
$ 95.67
8.6 x 7.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.52 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Cushion-Cut Peridot
Peridot Size: 8.6 x 7.5 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Yellowish Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: Myanmar Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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22.42ct1 Piece
$ 22.42
24.7 x 18 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 22.42 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Pear Rose-Cut Onyx
Onyx Size: 24.7 x 18 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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2.65 ct Cushion Checkerboard Peridot, 9.7 x 8 mm From China

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 2.65 carat weight Peridot

2.65ct1 Piece
$ 104.94
9.7 x 8 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.65 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Cushion Checkerboard Peridot
Peridot Size: 9.7 x 8 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Lively Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS-SI Peridot
Peridot Origin: China Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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2.5 ct Cushion Checkerboard Peridot, 9.7 x 7.5 mm From China

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 2.50 carat weight Peridot

2.50ct1 Piece
$ 99.00
9.7 x 7.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.50 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Cushion Checkerboard Peridot
Peridot Size: 9.7 x 7.5 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Yellowish Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: China Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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$ 0.48
3.9 x 3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 0.15 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Pear Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 3.9 x 3 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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$ 0.48
3.3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 0.14 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Round Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 3.3 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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1.56 ct Purple Spinel, 6.3 x 6.3 mm Cushion Cut From Tanzania

Natural Spinel, Qty: 1 pc | 1.56 carat weight Spinel

1.56ct1 Piece
$ 112.42
6.3 x 6.3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 1.56 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Cushion-Cut Spinel
Spinel Size: 6.3 x 6.3 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Medium Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VVS-VS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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1.13 ct Purple Spinel, 6.5 x 5.5 mm Cushion Cut From Tanzania

Natural Spinel, Qty: 1 pc | 1.13 carat weight Spinel

1.13ct1 Piece
$ 67.28
6.5 x 5.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 1.13 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Cushion-Cut Spinel
Spinel Size: 6.5 x 5.5 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Very Light Pinkish Purple Spinel
Spinel Clarity: VS Spinel
Spinel Origin: Tanzania Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 1
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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15.82 ct Black Spinel, 12.1 mm Round Rose Cut From Thailand

Natural Spinel, Qty: 2 pcs | 15.82 carat weight Spinel

15.82ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 52.21
12.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 7.91 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Round Rose-Cut Spinel
Spinel Size: 12.1 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Black Spinel
Spinel Clarity: Opaque Spinel
Spinel Origin: Thailand Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 2
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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29.48 ct Black Spinel, 20 x 10.2 mm Baguette Rose Cut From Thailand

Natural Spinel, Qty: 2 pcs | 29.48 carat weight Spinel

29.48ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 88.44
20 x 10.2 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spinel
Spinel Weight: 14.74 ct Spinel
Spinel Shape: Baguette Rose-Cut Spinel
Spinel Size: 20 x 10.2 mm Spinel
Spinel Color: Black Spinel
Spinel Clarity: Opaque Spinel
Spinel Origin: Thailand Spinel
Spinel Treatment: Untreated
Spinel Quantity: 2
Spinel Certificate: GemSelect
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2.54 ct Cushion Checkerboard Peridot, 9.7 x 7.7 mm From China

Natural Peridot, Qty: 1 pc | 2.54 carat weight Peridot

2.54ct1 Piece
$ 100.58
9.7 x 7.7 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 2.54 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Cushion Checkerboard Peridot
Peridot Size: 9.7 x 7.7 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Lively Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: China Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 1
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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1.24 ct Marquise Cut Peridot, 8.1 x 4 mm From China

Natural Peridot, Qty: 2 pcs | 1.24 carat weight Peridot

1.24ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 19.84
8.1 x 4 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Peridot
Peridot Weight: 0.62 ct Peridot
Peridot Shape: Marquise Facet Peridot
Peridot Size: 8.1 x 4 mm Peridot
Peridot Color: Medium Green Peridot
Peridot Clarity: VS Peridot
Peridot Origin: China Peridot
Peridot Treatment: Untreated
Peridot Quantity: 2
Peridot Certificate: GemSelect
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What is the August Birthstone?

There are two birthstones for August - Peridot and Spinel.

There are two high quality gemstones to represent August - Peridot with its bright green colors and excellent clarity and Spinel, known for its range of colors, great durability and intriguing history.

Both gemstones would make an excellent choice as a gift to help celebrate the birthday of anyone born in August.

By the way, sardonyx is also often considered a birthstone for August but we have limited the text on this page to just the two main birthstones.

August Birthstone - Colors

Peridot

Peridot is one of the few gemstones that can only be found in a single color - in this case, green. However the green can range from a light lemony-lime green all the way to a deep emerald or basil green.

Peridot is a type of idiochromatic mineral. This means that the cause of the gemstone color is an essential part of the chemical formula and crystal structure - with Peridot it is iron. In most cases, gemstones are colorful due to mineral impurities added to the chemical formula.

Spinel

In contrast, Spinel is a very colorful gemstone with red, pink, violet, purple and occasionally blue being the most popular. There are also some black, gray and white Spinels that make very interesting gemstones.

Unlike Peridot, Spinels are allochromatic. This means the basic chemical formula of the gemstone contains additional mineral impurities such as chromium, cobalt or iron which create the variety of colors.

The August Birthstone Price

How expensive is Peridot?

Despite its lively color and excellent sparkle, Peridots are a very affordable gemstone. The only time they can get quite expensive is when they are of a significant size - peridots over 5 carats are quite rare - a deep green color and come from certain celebrated locations such as Myanmar or Pakistan.

Fine quality Peridots will usually cost between $20 and $50 per carat but larger stones with strong color can rise to $100 to $200 per carat and even more for gemstones over 10 carats in weight.

For more information about gemstones price per carat please read our article here

How expensive is Spinel?

Like most gemstones, it is the color that will determine the price of a Spinel.

First we have the basic color - red or blue Spinels are more valuable than black spinels while the purples and pinks settle between the two extremes.

The depth of the individual color will also affect the price - a deep ruby red will demand a much higher price than a light pinkish red for example.

Spinels over a few carats in weight are very rare so the price rises dramatically as the stones get bigger.

The range of prices due to color and carat size is extensive - some lovely lilac spinels can be bought for less than $50 per carat while a large cobalt blue spinel could reach $10,000 per carat!

Luckily, there are many gorgeous colored spinels to be found within these two extremes.

For more details please refer to our full Spinel Info page here

What are the spiritual benefits of August Birthstones?

Peridot

Peridot's spiritual heritage stretches back thousands of years to a time when it was one of the gemstones of Aaron's breastplate in the bible and a foundation stone upon which New Jerusalem was built.

Other virtues include:

  • A Gemstone of Love
  • Calming and Soothing
  • Helps with Depression and Anxiety
  • Brings Prosperity

See our detailed article on Peridot meaning and uses

Spinel

Spinel is 'The Stone of Immortality' and is renowned for its revitalizing and re-energizing qualities. Other attributes include:

  • Spiritual Evolution
  • Removes Negative Thinking
  • Reminds us of the Joys of Living
  • Encourages Compassion

See our detailed article on Spinel meaning and uses

The August Birthstones and the Chakras

Peridot

As a consistently green gemstone, Peridot is linked to the Heart Chakra which deals with emotional issues such as intimacy, empathy and commitment and physical problems like high-blood pressure and the respiratory system.

Spinel

The Chakras can be influenced by gemstones that share the color of the Chakra point. As Spinels can be found in several colors they can affect multiple Chakras. A classic Spinel chakra stone is Black Spinel - available in large sizes for reasonable prices - this gemstone can help unblock and realign the Root Chakra.

Find more details on Chakra gemstones here

The August Birthstones Species

Peridot

Olivine is a common magnesium iron silicate mineral found all over the world but on rare occasions it has the right combination of crystal size, color and clarity to become the gemstone, Peridot.

Spinel

Spinel is a magnesium aluminum oxide with a number of possible mineral impurities that help create the variety of colors. Spinels are then just divided by color- red spinels, blue spinels, gray spinels and so on.

The August Birthstone Treatments

Both Peridot and Spinel are among the few gemstones that are not enhanced in any way by special treatments such as heat, irradiation or dye. They are both just expertly cut and polished into stunning all-natural gemstones

The August Birthstones History

Peridot

Peridot has a very long history as a gemstone with mining on the Egyptian island of Topazios in the Red Sea dating back perhaps 4000 years. According to both legends and ancient texts, enslaved miners worked day and night to retrieve the olive green gemstones for the kings and queens of Ancient Egypt.

It is thought that the famed emerald collection of Cleopatra was really Peridots and even today this golden green crystal is the Egypt's national gemstone.

Spinel

Once upon a time, pretty much all high quality red gemstones were called Rubies. This included real rubies, garnets, tourmalines and, very often, spinels.

Spinels were found in the same mining locations as real rubies and shared a very similar robust durability and it was not until the late 1700s that they were officially declared to belong to different mineral groups.

Historically famous gemstones such as the Black Prince's Ruby and the Timur Ruby have turned out to be Spinels after all.

Where are the August Birthstones found?

Peridot

While Peridots will be forever linked with the island of Topazios in the Red Sea off Egypt, they are no longer mined there. Myanmar and Pakistan are sources of some of the finest Peridots while China, Australia and Brazil provide the bulk of the world's supplies.

Spinel

Spinel is still found in the traditional and ancient sites of Southern Asia, namely India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar but new sources have been discovered in Tanzania, Australia, Russia and Vietnam. Much of the world's best Black Spinels are found here in Thailand.

What jewelry is the August Birthstone suitable for?

Peridot

Peridots are rated at 6.5 - 7 on Mohs hardness scale which makes them durable enough for most jewelry items but we would probably not recommend them for daily wear especially for rings without protective settings.

Peridots can be found in singles and matching pairs and lots so they are ideal for coordinated jewelry sets as well as side stones and accent stones or any multi-stone designs such as brooches and pendants.

As well as being the August gemstone, Peridot is the traditional wedding gift for the 16th wedding anniversary.

Spinel

Spinels are rated at a very durable 8 on Mohs hardness scale which puts them just below rubies and sapphires and easily tough enough for all jewelry items including daily wear pieces such as engagement rings.

Spinels can be found in matching singles, pairs and lots for anyone interested in coordinated jewelry sets.

As well as being the August gemstone, Spinel is the traditional wedding gift for the 22nd wedding anniversary.

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