peridot durability

[diamondsrock]

I''m thinking of getting a peridot right hand ring. Anyone know how durable a stone this would be and would it stand up to daily wear? Has anyone worn one and it got scratched or chipped from daily wear? The one I saw was bezel set and square (kinda cool - most were round). I''d show a pic but it was from a local store and it''s not on their website.

 

[belle]

you''re not a bricklayer are you?
hehehe...
sure, peridot can stand up to daily wear as long as you''re careful with it. the hardness is only about 6.5-7 on the mohs scale, so it could get damaged with a good ding. being bezel set would of course give the stone even more protection. i think it would make a beautiful rhr! can''t wait to see what you decide!

 

[mara54]

Hello Diamondsrock, I have 3 nice peridot rings, one marguise, heart & pear shapes... they all stand up well. No problem at all with any of them. I have worn them for years, doing anything you could think of well not everything but they are a beautiful stone. So enjoy and please post a pic to let us see which one you pick.

 

[diamondlil]

I love the color of peridot and think it is very fashionable right now. I do have a peridot ring and have never had a problem with it. My stone is bezel set though which provides protection all the way around, so if it gets whacked (which it has on occasion), it will be fine.

 

[Catmom]

I have an emerald cut peridot ring that I got for Christmas. I''ve worn it quite often since then and even had a few knocks with no problems. It does have a diamond halo around the stone, though.

 

[diamondsrock]

catmom, I''d love to see a pic of that diamond halo ring!
I decided on a rectangular emerald cut peridot bezel set ring (14 k yellow gold) which I saw yesterday at my favorite jeweler. It has scrollwork on the sides which is very unique. It really spoke to me in the store. You know how sometimes you see something in the case and it jumps out to you? That''s what happened. Price was right too. I''m having it sized for my middle finger so it may take a week or so. I was going to have it sized for my ring finger but I thought I''d try something different and wear a ring on my middle finger for a change. If I dont'' like it on that finger, I can always size it down for the ring finger. I''ll try to post a pic when it comes in the mail. Thanks everyone for your help! I never really gave peridots a second look until recently. They are really quite pretty!

 

[Catmom]

Date: 1/20/2006 9:19:52 AM
Author: diamondsrock
catmom, I''d love to see a pic of that diamond halo ring!

Here it is...........

I can''t wait to see your new ring. I''m sure it''s gorgeous!! I love emerald cut gemstones and I''m finding that I really like the green of peridots. Can''t wait to see it on your hand.

 

[diamondsrock]

catmom, I love love love your ring! That is so beautiful! I love the split shank and the east-west setting. Very cool!

 

[Catmom]

Date: 1/20/2006 1:43:21 PM
Author: diamondsrock
catmom, I love love love your ring! That is so beautiful! I love the split shank and the east-west setting. Very cool!

Thanks, diamondsrock!!

 

[mara54]

Date: 1/20/2006 10:50:09 AM
Author: Catmom

Date: 1/20/2006 9:19:52 AM
Author: diamondsrock
catmom, I''d love to see a pic of that diamond halo ring!

Here it is...........

I can''t wait to see your new ring. I''m sure it''s gorgeous!! I love emerald cut gemstones and I''m finding that I really like the green of peridots. Can''t wait to see it on your hand.

Catmom, I think your peridot is just gorgeous. I love the style of it. Great choice. Enjoy!!

 

[Catmom]

Thanks Mara54! I do enjoy it along with a nice little bracelet my husband brought home.

 

[maryg]

I baught yesterday 2 loose pearshape Peridots for earings
I love love the color of it!!!

My jeweler will do this design for me!!!

I''m soooooo exited!!

 

[diamondsrock]

here''s my new ring:

 

[diamondsrock]

another photo:

 

[diamondsrock]

last photo, this shows the detail on the sides:

 

[Catmom]

Maryg, those earrings will be gorgeous! Congratulations and I can''t wait to see pictures when they are done.

Diamondsrock, I love your new ring. Of course I''m partial to east west set emerald cuts!! Love the side view and it''s in yg, yumm.

 

[maryg]

I love your ring!!

HA I love anything with peridots

 

[treysar]

Here''s my peridot 2ct+ solitaire. I wear it at least 2x a week and haven''t had a problem yet - I''ve had it for about 4 months - so I''m not sure about long term. (By the way, i don''t wear it on the same hand as my e-ring, that was just for photo purposes. lol!!

 

[gemprincess]

the peridot eye candy, lovely rings ladies and omg those earings are so devine!