Nuttalls of Chester Ltd are pleased to offer for sale this 'best quality' handmade and beautiful, solid 9ct yellow gold peridot pendant. It is designed and manufactured by the very best jewellers, to the very highest standard, and is fully hallmarked to current British standards where necessary.

the magnificent oval-cut, real and natural peridot gemstone, measures 7 x 5mm, has been simply four claw-set, and weighs a heavy approximate 1.0cts. It has a total drop of approximately 15.0mm.

clever near flawless multi-faceting, allows the wonderful 'sleepy' bright-light green hues of the peridot to prevail, generally regarded as being one of the most sought after and valuable to prevail. Its colour and clarity really have to be seen to be believed!

simply amazing, this classic pendant has been hand finished with a substantial, sturdy and secure, solid 9ct yellow gold highly polished pendant loop. It would look gorgeous worn on any lady, and could be purchased for daily wear, or simply kept to celebrate that special occasion.

peridot was called the 'gem of the sun' by the Ancient Egyptions and 'evening emerald' by the Romans who often mistaken it as such.

hawaiians thought it to be the Goddess Peles' tears. Pirates thought it had the power to drive away evil spirits, and powdered peridot has been used to cure asthma.

no wonder it was Cleopatras' favourite gemstone!

peridot is the birthstone of August and the stone associated with any 16th anniversary.