Choosing The Ideal Gemstone for Custom Jewelry

Peridot
Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in
only one color: an olive-green. The shade of green depends on the amount of
iron in the crystal structure; so even a single peridot gem can vary from yellow to
olive, to brownish-green. Olivine is found in meteors, the moon and in Mars and
is a magnesium-rich gemstone. Peridot is semi-precious; deep green olivine
without iron and other inclusions is so rare to be considered a precious gem. It is
the birthstone of October. It is claimed to be protective against jealousy,
negativity, and resentment. Olivine is often confused with emerald.
 
Turquoise
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green stone that often has black or metal veining
from mineral inclusions. It is rare and valuable at its finer grades and has been
prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its
unique color and patterns. Turquoise has been devalued like most opaque gems
by imitations and synthetics being mass-produced. Turquoise is normally treated
to enhance both its color and durability.