Alaqua - Peridot Gemstone and Sterling Silver Engagement Ring

Alaqua - Gorgeous fine green natural earth mined 5mm round Peridot gemstone ring, finger size 7, set in easy care Argentium® Silver - no plating. Peridot is used as a birthday gem for the month of August. Sizing, if needed, is FREE. Shipping, insurance, tracking, and my standard random gift wrapping are FREE within the United States.
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PLEASE NOTE:
If you would like to use Alaqua in a wedding set, the wedding band would need to be ordered separately. NO BAND IS INCLUDED with this listing. CONTACT ME with your request:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear?ref=si_shop

**The Stats:
Grade: AAA grade genuine earth mined Peridot gemstone.

Size: 5mm diameter in size.

Shape: Round shape.

Color: Best Fine Green Peridot color. Natural gemstone - not lab made. Untreated color.

Cut: Well cut; faceted.

Clarity: Clean and clear.

Surface: Smooth and well polished with a vitreous surface.

6mm or about 1/4" across setting. On a US penny coin that would be the measure from the top of the coin to about Lincoln's eyes.
1.8g or .06 oz in weight. A US penny coin usually weighs in at .08 oz.

**RING SIZE:
US finger size 7, which is about average for women in the US.
If you need Sizing See:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/593711919/ring-sizer-ring-size-finder-multisizer?ref=shop_home_active_44
Sizing is free.

**Peridot Facts:
Peridot, a variety of Olivine, has been known for many centuries. It was mined from an island to the east of Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra VII  and before. It was dubbed  "evening emerald" by the ancient Romans because of the way the color glows even in dim light. 

An interesting fact about the color of Peridot is that it is not caused by trace impurities, but is a result of its composition. This means that Peridot is only ever found in green. Fine quality stones are transparent, with a vitreous surface, no to few inclusions, and with a clear clean color. The most desirable colors are in the olive green to apple green range. Brownish colors are considered lower grade.

Peridot has a Mohs rating of 6.5-7; durable for use in jewelry. Refractive index is 1.65 to 1.70 which means that it has good fire.  Thus the designation- "Evening Emerald"- due to its retaining its vivid color under varied lighting conditions.

Peridot needs a slight bit of care. Like many gemstones it cannot stand intense heat or rapid temperature changes. Peridot can also chip if banged hard, and should never be steam cleaned or cleaned with ultrasonic cleaners. 

Peridot is the birthstone for August and the 15th anniversary gemstone.

**Fun Facts:
Peridot is called "Tears of Pele" in Hawaii.
Silver is called "Tears of the Moon" in many parts of the world, while yellow gold is called, "Tears of the Sun".
Peridot has been found in meteorites and the dust of comets, although the crystals have been too small to be useful.

**Silver Facts:
The newer tarnish resistant silvers: Argentium® Silver,  Continuum® Silver and  Sterlium Plus® Silver are designated ".930".  Sterling silver is designated ".925". 

Even though  Argentium® Silver, Continuum® Silver, or Sterlium Plus® Silver almost never needs much care, I always send along an anti-tarnish tab and a polishing cloth with your order. The tab should be kept with your ring when it is being stored. It will not prevent tarnish but will inhibit it from forming, and will not harm your ring.

Sterling Silver, Argentium® Silver, Continuum® Silver, and Sterlium Plus® Silver are all nickel free and lead free and will not irritate you skin.

**Shipping and insurance are quoted for delivery within the United States (free shipping in the United States only). Shipping outside of the United States will require a fee due to additional costs that vary per country. 

I love to ship internationally and have done so many times. Please check the listed countries to see if I can ship to yours.

Sales to non-US buyers may be subject to import/customs charges. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to research any custom fees or other taxes which may be imposed by their country of residence.

Also please refer to the Shop Announcements and policies sections: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear for additional shipping information.

Alaqua could serve in multiple roles - August birthday, promise or engagement ring, as part of a wedding set, or as a stacking ring, or August birthstone ring.

Enjoy!

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