Peridot is a gemstone that has been known to mankind from the most ancient times, making it one of the few truly traditional gemstones. It has a soft and pleasant color and with an excellent hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Its bright color makes it especially well-suited for use in jewelry, where it remains popular today. Peridot is a gem that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. It is commonly used as an accent stone in jewelry, but its popularity has grown so much that it is now commonly used as the main gemstone.
