Peridot Cabochon Necklace
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Details
Every other peridot in this collection is faceted. This one is not. An 8 x 6 mm oval cabochon - domed, unfaceted, polished smooth - reads as a pool of colour rather than a scatter of sparkle, and it is the largest peridot here at roughly 1.2 to 1.4 carats.
A cabochon is the oldest way to finish a gemstone and still the most flattering to peridot specifically. Faceting chases brilliance; a dome pushes forward saturation, and saturation is what peridot has.
The full bezel is the most protective mount available, which matters for a stone with distinct cleavage worn at the neck. The result is quiet, tactile and unmistakably not a diamond substitute.
Peridot is the August birthstone and the traditional sixteenth-anniversary stone, so it carries a reason as well as a colour.
Centre stone: 8 x 6 mm oval cabochon natural peridot. Setting: full bezel. Pendant 17.3 x 7.3 mm. 1 mm solid cable chain with a lobster clasp, adjustable to 16 or 18 inches, included. Approximate metal weight 2.33 g.
Natural peridot, untreated - peridot is one of the few gemstones that is essentially never enhanced. Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale with distinct cleavage and is sensitive to thermal shock and acids. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush only - never an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Store separately so harder stones cannot scratch it.
Gemstone and pendant measurements are nominal manufacturer specifications; natural stones vary slightly piece to piece. Product images are the manufacturer's per-metal renderings. Platinum and 14K White Gold share one rendering because the two finishes are visually identical; each piece is made in the metal you select.
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Answers, before you ask
Your Questions
Q: What is a cabochon?
A: A gemstone finished as a smooth polished dome rather than cut with facets. It emphasises colour and depth instead of sparkle - the oldest gem-finishing method there is.
Q: How large is the stone?
A: 8 x 6 mm oval, approximately 1.2 to 1.4 carats - the largest peridot in this collection.
Q: Will it sparkle?
A: Not in the way a faceted stone does, and that is the intent. A cabochon returns a soft rolling lustre and a deeper, more saturated green.
Q: Is a bezel better for a cabochon?
A: Yes. A dome has no girdle for prongs to grip properly, so a full bezel is both the correct engineering and the most protective mount for a 6.5-7 Mohs stone.
Q: Which chain length should I choose?
A: The 1 mm solid cable chain is adjustable between 16 and 18 inches, closing with a lobster clasp.
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