Gabor Kigyossy, a gem carver and jewelry designer in London ... distinguishes it from other green stones. “It transmits light — like a high-quality jade — that gives a glow to the stone ...

while light, yellow-green stones are more affordable. Larger, gem-quality peridots are rare. Peridots are often used in ...

The soft violet hue varies from light to dark ... This pale green gem plays well with others as it is the ideal stone to layer with other jewelry. The dark blue hue of sapphire is associated ...