
Since Peridot is August's birthstone, I thought I'd root around for some quick facts about the "emerald of the evening."
* Peridot is the one of the very few gemstones that occur in a single color.
* The green color is caused by traces of iron.
* 80% - 95% of all Peridot production comes from Arizona, USA.
I'm a big fan of the gem myself. I just bought the gorgeous strand you see here at a Santa Monica, CA bead show. I wonder what I'll make...
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