Peridot Sterling
Eternal charm of Sterling Silver Jewelry
A 100 gm. piece of Sterling Silver contains 92.5 gm. silver and 7.5 gm. of another metal, usually copper. The number 925 is attached with sterling silver jeweler as the alloy has minimum millesimal fineness of 925. Also, the US Trade Laws prohibit any alloy from being labeled as sterling silver unless it has at least 92.5% silver in it.
Thus all Sterling Silver Jewelry is usually attached with the number 925. Pure silver is too soft to craft into jewelry and hence copper is used to infuse strength to the shiny metal. Depending upon the specific usage of the strengthened alloy, other metals like germanium, zinc and platinum too can be used in place of copper. Copper is most widely used as it is inexpensive and gives stable tested results however it makes the alloy tarnish over time as the copper element comes into contact and reacts with various gases.
The popularity of Sterling Silver Jewelry is due to its immense beauty and affordability. Every woman wants to look beautiful in fine jewelry and Sterling Silver brings that dream come true for a lot of women who cannot afford the luxuries of Gold and Diamonds. Sterling Silver Jewelry is available in every budget and very expensive pieces of jewelry also make use of Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver is not a recent development and has been used even in ancient times for making jewelry.
Sterling Silver alloy along with Cubic Zirconia diamonds are the basic raw materials of the large value-jewels market worldwide. Real diamonds are out of the budget of many people in the world and this CZ or Cubic Zirconia stones are used for making low-priced jewelry. Sterling Silver crafted pieces are embellished with CZ or artificial diamonds to make jewelsstunning to the eye as well as easy on the pocket. Not just jewelry pieces but even dining pieces, such as spoons, plates, jars and all kinds of dining table utensils are made out of sterling silver. Crafting them out of more expensive metals like Gold would not be feasible and less expensive metals would not look as aesthetic. Therefor Sterling Silver fills the gap for the alloy requirement in these cases.
Sterling silver jewelry must be stored in special clothing; cases or bags that help prevent the metal from tarnishing, besides the soft cushion will also prevent pieces from scratching each other. It is wise to minimize moisture and store the jewelry in a dry place.
Please do not use toothpaste to clean sterling silver no matter how many different place you read that toothpaste works like a charm when cleaning sterling silver jewelry. It is rough and abrasive and is bound to cause scratches on the smooth shiny surface of metal. Use special polishing cloths widely available in the market.
Similar to the old jeans develop faded areas and dark areas, Sterling Silver Jewels too develop bright and dark areas over time. They can be removed using polishing cloths but some people prefer this appearance as it makes the jewels more aesthetic.
Recently developed platinum-based Sterling Silver alloys are completely tarnish resistant.
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Peridot Sterling Silver Pinwheel Pendant with 18 Cable C…
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Sterling Silver Moon Goddess Pendant Pin w/ Peridot Green Quartz Blue Topaz Gems $79.99 |
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WONDERFUL GENUINE PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 6.5 $12.99 |
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GREEN ONYX PERIDOT .925 STERLING SILVER EARRINGS SILVERNMORE-INC D235 $14.99 |
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Sterling Silver Green Peridot Teardrop Dangle Earrings $49.49 |
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Sterling Silver Channel Set Genuine Peridot Ring Size 5 6 7 8 9 $39.85 |
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Ostbye #RC09E13PE Sterling Silver Earrings w/ 18K YG Accents & Peridot Stones $280.00 |
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Silhote-Alin Iron Meteorite & Peridot PENDANT .925 Sterling Silver $69.99 |
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GREEN PERIDOT MARQUISE ROUND 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN BRACELET 6 4/8-8″ A9037 $18.06 |
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Sterling Silver Moon Goddess Pendant Pin w/ Peridot Gems, Mother of Pearl MOP $89.99 |
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Apple Peridot Butterfly 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Unique Jewelry $6.97 |
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1 5/8″ RED GARNET IOLITE PERIDOT STERLING SILVER pendant $42.95 |
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AQUAMARINE PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER RING J103 SZ 11 $9.99 |
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Fabulous 20ct Peridot 925 Solid Sterling Silver Bracelet Gram Weight : 29 gm $70.00 |
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Apple Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Handcrafted Jewelry $6.97 |
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Peridot Earrings Ornate Heart Scroll Sterling Silver Flower Dangle $129.62 |
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SP78336 RAINBOW MOONSTONE IN PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $7.99 |
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7/8″ MABE PEARL PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER earrings $47.95 |
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SR47017 TWO TONE FIRE OPAL & PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER RING JEWELRY s.7.5 $7.99 |
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18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Peridot Dangle Earrings $230.00 |
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Cute 925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz, Garnet & Peridot Pendant F23 $15.12 |
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Natural Peridot Seed Pearl 925 Solid Sterling Silver Victorian Style Ring 6.25; $20.50 |
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Peridot Silver Pendant ~ Sterling craft, gemstone cross $25.00 |
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Cute 925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz, Citrine Iolite & Peridot Pendant F23 $15.12 |
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SP79079 AMETHYST, BLUE TOPAZ, PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $13.99 |
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Peridot Ornate Sterling Silver Poison Bali Ring $194.40 |
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Peridot Ornate Sterling Silver Poison Bali Ring $194.40 |
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Peridot Ornate Sterling Silver Poison Bali Ring $194.40 |
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Peridot Ornate Sterling Silver Poison Bali Ring $194.40 |
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ACLEONI EARRINGS – STERLING SILVER, PERIDOT POSTS (835P) $66.00 |
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Sterling Silver Peridot Bouquet Gem Ring $25.00 |
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Faceted Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Handcrafted Jewelry $5.97 |
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CROSS PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER GEMS EARRINGS KE54 $8.89 |
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New! Beautiful Unique Sterling Silver German Shepherd Necklace with Peridot $38.99 |
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Gold 14k and Sterling Lady’s Peridot and Diamond Ring FM2503 $865.00 |
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CROSS PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT KP54 $9.99 |
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Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Handcrafted Jewelry $6.97 |
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Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size 7 Pendant Earrings 3 in 1 Set $14.97 |
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14k Linked Circles Necklace – .925 Sterling Silver & WGP & Peridot CZ Accents $18.00 |
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Sterling Silver Moon Goddess Pendant Pin w Jasper Jade Crysophrase Pearl Peridot $89.99 |
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Sterling Silver .925 Green Peridot Dangle Necklace $9.99 |
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NEW Janice Girardi Sterling Silver Peridot & Pearl Stacking Ring Size 10 $194.00 |
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ONYX NY 925 Sterling Silver 6.5ct Citrine and Peridot Oval Ring $10.55 |
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Linda Round Cut CZ Ring Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Polish Fashion Gift SHIP US $18.98 |
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Sterling Silver Birthstone Babies Kids Charm Boy Brats $19.99 |
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.925 STERLING SILVER NATURAL PERIDOT GEMSTONE 8.5″ BRACELET $0.99 |
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Kellystone Dark Peridot Color Gem Stone Pendant Sterling Silver 18″ Chain $9.00 |
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2ct Natural Peridot Seed Pearl 925 Sterling Silver Victorian Style Ring Sz 6.5; $0.99 |
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FINE STERLING SILVER 925 JEWELRY BIG EARRING LOT DESIGNER DANGLE AMBER PERIDOT ! $598.40 |
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ONYX NY 925 Sterling Silver 6.5ct Citrine and Peridot Oval Ring $49.99 |
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SR49936 PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER RING JEWELRY s.5.5 $7.99 |
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ACLEONI EARRINGS – STERLING SILVER, PERIDOT, LEMON QUARTS, POSTS (842P) $65.00 |
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REBECCA STERLING SILVER MULTI STONE RING AMETHYST PERIDOT SAPPHIRE CITRINE $395.00 |
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Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Earrings 2 in 1 Set Jewelry $9.97 |
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STERLING SILVER SOLITARE RING & CUSHION PERIDOT CENTER $39.00 |
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size 7 1/2 RED GARNET CITRINE PERIDOT AMETHYST 925 STERLING SILVER RING B6755 $6.95 |
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7/8″ DESIGNER 4MM PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER earrings $27.95 |
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GREEN PERIDOT QUARTZ PEAR PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT 2″ B5839 $5.02 |
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16cts GREEN STICHTITE PERIDOT PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT B4946 $13.00 |
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Enjoying Fresh Moment Peridot Green Topaz.. Sterling Silver Ring s 8 Girls GIFT $5.50 |
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Apple Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Unique Jewelry $7.97 |
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1 5/8″ PERIDOT TURQUOISE BELL CHIME LOCKET 925 STERLING SILVER pendant $35.95 |
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SP72643 BLOOD STONE & PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $7.99 |
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Apple Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Unique Jewelry $7.97 |
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SR49050 ETHIOPIAN OPAL & PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER RING JEWELRY s.7 $79.99 |
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Modern Designer Jewelry Peridot Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Tennis Bracelet $26.00 |
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size 9 LEMON TOPAZ GARNET CITRINE PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN RING B6753 $4.75 |
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r23 silver PERIDOT QUARTZ GEMSTONE GEM .925 sterling silver RING sz7 NEW a $9.99 |
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7/8″ RED CORAL PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER earrings $19.95 |
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VINTAGE STERLING and GOLD BEZEL SET BRILLIANT PERIDOT EXTRA WIDE BAND RING Sz.8 $89.00 |
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SR46204 PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER RING JEWELRY s.7.5 $14.99 |
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SP77868 GREEN AMETHYST, PERIDOT & FIRE OPAL 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $7.99 |
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Unique!Dragon Fire Peridot Green TOPAZ.Sterling Silver Ring s. 7 Fathers GIFT $7.00 |
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Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Handcrafted Jewelry $6.97 |
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Yellow Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Stud Post Earrings Handcrafted Jewelry $5.97 |
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1″ DESIGN 10MM TRILLON FILIGREE PERIDOT 925 STERLING SILVER earrings $21.95 |
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ACLEONI EARRINGS – STERLING SILVER, PERIDOT AND MOTHER OF PEARL POSTS (955PWS) $45.00 |
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Apple Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Unique Jewelry $7.97 |
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35ct tw Green Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Filigree Chain Link Toggle Bracelet NR $24.22 |
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Dangle Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Earrings EA0499 UA2454 $3.40 |
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Big 14ct tw Oval Green Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Filigree Dangle Drop Earrings $17.77 |
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7ct Oval Full Cut Green Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Filigree Pendant Necklace NR $29.00 |
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PERIDOT MOTHER OF PEARL BIWA 925 STERLING SILVER SZ 8.5 ring $27.95 |
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Octopus Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Pendant SP8 L7448 $15.60 |
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Natural Blue Topaz & Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size/Sz 6-cbqc $13.29 |
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Genuine Faceted Oval Green Peridot .925 Sterling Silver Ring Size 6.5 — PD8871 $12.95 |
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Natural Peridot & White Topaz 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size/Sz 7-cccc $14.69 |
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Ilario CZ Ring Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Polish Rhodium plated Gift SHIP USA $21.98 |
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Ilario CZ Ring Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Polish Rhodium plated Gift SHIP USA $21.98 |
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Ilario CZ Ring Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Polish Rhodium plated Gift SHIP USA $21.98 |
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Natural Blue Topaz & Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size/Sz 7-cbqg $13.29 |
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Sterling Silver and Peridot Line Bracelet ~ 7 1/8″ Long $7.49 |
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STERLING SILVER FAUX PERIDOT RING – SZ 6.5. – NEW!! $9.99 |
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STERLING SILVER FAUX PERIDOT RING – SZ8.8. – NEW!! $9.99 |
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STERLING SILVER FAUX PERIDOT RING – SZ 7. – NEW!! $9.99 |
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Natural Peridot Seed Pearl 925 Solid Sterling Silver Victorian Style Ring 6.75; $15.50 |
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Large Fancy 2 Strand 925 Sterling Silver 200cttw Peridot Nugget Necklace A89 $41.20 |
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Stunning WOW!! 11 MultiGems Sterling Silver peridot,Amethyst etc pendant H43 $22.50 |
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Peridot Green CZ 925 Sterling Silver Leverback Earrings-cbct $11.99 |
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10.55ct PERIDOT 18x12mm 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT WIDE BAIL. $22.99 |
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Apple Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Unique Jewelry $6.97 |
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Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring $14.24 Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring |
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Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Filigree Ring $16.49 Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Filigree Ring |
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Stackable Expressions Sterling Silver Peridot Stackable Ring $36.99 Stackable Expressions Sterling Silver Peridot Stackable Ring crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Dimensions: Width: 2.25. 0.13 Carats Created Peridot. |
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Peridot Bracelets – Sterling Silver Pearl & Peridot Bracelet 7 1/4 " $778 Peridot Bracelets – Sterling Silver Pearl & Peridot Bracelet 7 1/4 ” is available from jewelbasket.com for only $488.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on 14k Gold Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Square Peridot Bracelet in Sterling Silver $249 Sterling silver and genuine Peridot bracelet. (299HD11B) 7″ 249 7 ctw of Princess-Cut Peridot gemstones (5x5mm) Weighs approx 6.3 grams Tongue and lock clasp with two figure 8 safety catches Comes in a nice gift box Also available in many other gemstones colors, please inquire |
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1 1/3ct Peridot Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver $99.99 Sterling silver peridot studs containing two .65ct stones for a total weight of 1.3 carats. |
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Peridot Green CZ 925 Sterling Silver Stud Earrings $12.34 Peridot Green CZ 925 Sterling Silver Stud Earrings |
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Topaz Blue & Peridot Green CZ 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Pendant $7.99 Topaz Blue & Peridot Green CZ 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Pendant |
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1.4ct. Natural Peridot & White Topaz 925 Sterling Silver Ring $16.79 1.4ct. Natural Peridot & White Topaz 925 Sterling Silver Ring |
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Natural Citrine, Blue Topaz & Peridot Sterling Silver Cluster Ring $30.09 Natural Citrine, Blue Topaz & Peridot Sterling Silver Cluster Ring |
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Natural Amethyst, Peridot & Rhodolite 925 Sterling Silver Cluster Ring $35.99 Natural Amethyst, Peridot & Rhodolite 925 Sterling Silver Cluster Ring |
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Natural Peridot, Amethyst & Rhodolite Garnet 925 Sterling Silver Heart Pendant $35.99 Natural Peridot, Amethyst & Rhodolite Garnet 925 Sterling Silver Heart Pendant |
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Natural Peridot & White Topaz 925 Sterling Silver Ring $15.99 Natural Peridot & White Topaz 925 Sterling Silver Ring |
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1ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Bypass Ring $33.59 1ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Bypass Ring |
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10.6ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Bracelet $89.24 10.6ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Bracelet |
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2ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Heart Stud Earrings $13.64 2ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Heart Stud Earrings |
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6ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Pendant $34.49 6ct. Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Pendant |
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5 Stone Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Band Ring $29.24 5 Stone Natural Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Band Ring |
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Sterling Silver 3.50 CT TGW Peridot Fashion Pendant with Chain $54.95 Sterling Silver 3.50 CT TGW Peridot Fashion Pendant with Chain. |
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Sterling Silver 2.75 CT TGW Garnet Peridot Charm Earrings $49.95 Sterling Silver 2.75 CT TGW Garnet Peridot Charm Earrings. |
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Sterling Silver 4.60 CT TGW Amethyst Peridot Fashion Ring $59.95 Sterling Silver 4.60 CT TGW Amethyst Peridot Fashion Ring. |
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Sterling Silver 13.20 CT TGW Peridot Amethyst Tennis Bracelet $159.94 Sterling Silver 13.20 CT TGW Peridot & Amethyst Tennis Bracelet. |