The most significant source of peridot gemstones in the world is the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation near Globe, Arizona, where Native Americans mine peridot. Large sizes of peridot gemstones are mined in Myanmar (Burma), and it is also found in China. Peridot gemstones are sometimes the result of volcanic action. Tiny peridot crystals are sometimes found in the black sands of Hawaii; 14k gold peridot rings jewelry is most preferred when it is a lively lime green color. Pirates favored peridot gemstones, and when a 14k gold peridot ring was set in gold, it was said to protect the wearer from the dangers of the night. Peridot had medicinal uses too. It was formed into a chalice from which people drank medicines, and it was said that peridot intensified the effects of the drug.
A few examples of our designer rings with peridot gemstones are:
