Should I go with Peridot or Chrysoberyl?

[Jamie_c_l]

I actually prefer chrysoberyl, as it is a harder gem. But find it difficult to find a good size chrysoberyl that is more green, with slightly yellow. Most of the chrysoberyl I see out there are too yellow, not enough green.

I can find peridot that is the right shade of green, and good size, but I am concerned it is too soft.
The price of peridot is better though.

Which gemstone tends to sparkle more brilliantly? Peridot or Chrysoberyl?

 

[Bex]

What are you planning on doing with it? What size/shape are you looking for?

 

[Jamie_c_l]

What are you planning on doing with it? What size/shape are you looking for?

I'd like a ring. Preferably an oval or round cut, 3-5 ct.

 

[arglthesheep]

As you said a peridot is normally far cheaper as a good colored chrysoberyl. There are nice colors out for peridot though (Burma, Afghanistan for example) which deliver nice green tones.
For a ring it could be problematic with peridot as it is softer than the chrysoberyl. Depends on how often you wear it. For a chrysoberyl in the sizes you want there is a big price difference to peridot. sparkling depends on the cut. both can sparkle when cut well, chryoberyl should do a little better when well cut, but always depends on the stone.