Question about Peridot

shoegal27 · Aug 19th, 2008, 10:32 AM

I read somewhere that peridot is a soft stone and can loose color over time and or can get nicks.. is this true? I just got a new ring and want to know how to care for it.

divadivine682 · Aug 19th, 2008, 03:16 PM

I unfortunately cant answer your question but I just wanted to add my 2 cents: I looove peridot! I always have...its just a gorgeous stone. Where are the pics of your new ring? I'd love to see it!

shoegal27 · Aug 19th, 2008, 04:52 PM

I have to take pictures, haven't gotten around to that yet. It is an oval shape encased in gold..no prongs.. with diamonds on the sides. I am wondering how to care for the diamond.. Does soap harm it?

divadivine682 · Aug 19th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Soap wont harm a diamond at all...the only thing I would be concerned with is leaving a residue behind.

VuittonsLover · Aug 19th, 2008, 10:01 PM

I know it could chip if you are not careful... but I never heard of it losing color.

chanel-girl · Aug 19th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Peridot is a soft stone as is emerald. Just be careful with it and check with your jeweler about how the best way to clean it is. I don't know about losing color, again check with your jeweler.

ronsdiva · Aug 20th, 2008, 12:06 AM

My birthday is in August so I am well acquainted with the peridot

I don't clean mine, I take it to the jewelry store and I don't wear them when they might get dirty or get soap on them etc. None of mine have lost color and my oldest one is about 20 years old.

shoegal27 · Aug 20th, 2008, 05:23 AM

Do you take off your rings when you need to wash your hands? That to me is dangerous, in possibly loosing it. I don't want to take them off, but soap will get in and on it.

bagaholic85 · Aug 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM

u should try to take off ur rings when u wash ur hands to keep soap and dirty water from getting in them.

smooches · Aug 21st, 2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shoegal27

Do you take off your rings when you need to wash your hands? That to me is dangerous, in possibly loosing it. I don't want to take them off, but soap will get in and on it.

I would be so afraid of forgetting to put the rings back on. I'll just wash my hands w/ the rings on, I'd rather have soap residue than no ring at all. Maybe at home it is okay but then I'd be afraid of knocking it down the drain or something like that!

illinirdhd · Aug 21st, 2008, 02:39 PM

I NEVER take my rings off to wash my hands. It's easier for me to put them in jewelry cleaner when they're dirty than to risk losing them down the drain, or leaving them by the sink somewhere.

When I'm in desperate need of lotion and I'm out somewhere, I usually hold my engagement ring in my mouth to make sure I don't lose it!

If you're looking for something gentle to clean soft stones (and even pearls), try GemCare. It's ammonia free and does a great job on all my jewelry. You can buy it on Amazon.

Godiva · Aug 21st, 2008, 04:42 PM

I own an online jewelry business and always err on the side of caution. Ivory soap or any plain soap is best, however I like to steam my jewelry. This cleans metals like tarnished silver very well and I know that many jewelers prefer this method. Just boil some water in a tea kettle and wait until it starts to steam. Then, using tongs hold your ring in the steam for a few minutes being careful not to burn yourself. This is a great disinfectant as well. Double-check if you can do this with peridot, but I clean my diamonds that way.

xxxxxxx

caxe · Aug 22nd, 2008, 06:44 PM

Despite the fact that it's my birthstone, I don't know anything about Peridot and I've never owned one.

grandefille · Aug 23rd, 2008, 05:48 AM

The purpose of setting a stone is also to provide protection against chocs.
So if your stone is well set, you should not have too many problems.
Do you bang your jewels a lot?

shoegal27 · Aug 23rd, 2008, 09:51 AM

^^no I try to be very careful

Aug 19th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#1
shoegal27 shoe addict Location: In my own world	Question about Peridot I read somewhere that peridot is a soft stone and can loose color over time and or can get nicks.. is this true? I just got a new ring and want to know how to care for it. __________________ Tori "The fact is sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes, that's why we need really special ones every now and then to make the walk a little more fun. ~Carrie Bradshaw~"

Aug 19th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#2
divadivine682 cant wait for 2/09!! Location: Fabulous New York!	I unfortunately cant answer your question but I just wanted to add my 2 cents: I looove peridot! I always have...its just a gorgeous stone. Where are the pics of your new ring? I'd love to see it! __________________ "It's not getting what you want, its wanting what you've got."

Aug 19th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#3
shoegal27 shoe addict Location: In my own world	I have to take pictures, haven't gotten around to that yet. It is an oval shape encased in gold..no prongs.. with diamonds on the sides. I am wondering how to care for the diamond.. Does soap harm it? __________________ Tori "The fact is sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes, that's why we need really special ones every now and then to make the walk a little more fun. ~Carrie Bradshaw~"

Aug 19th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#4
divadivine682 cant wait for 2/09!! Location: Fabulous New York!	Soap wont harm a diamond at all...the only thing I would be concerned with is leaving a residue behind. __________________ "It's not getting what you want, its wanting what you've got."

Aug 19th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#5
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy	I know it could chip if you are not careful... but I never heard of it losing color. __________________

Aug 19th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#6
chanel-girl Member	Peridot is a soft stone as is emerald. Just be careful with it and check with your jeweler about how the best way to clean it is. I don't know about losing color, again check with your jeweler.

Aug 20th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#7
ronsdiva Ohio Rules! Location: Maryland	My birthday is in August so I am well acquainted with the peridot I don't clean mine, I take it to the jewelry store and I don't wear them when they might get dirty or get soap on them etc. None of mine have lost color and my oldest one is about 20 years old. __________________ Wishlist CL's- New Simples in wine, Black Pigalles 100, Black simple 85,Teal or deep purple decolletes, black patent VP's w burgandy tip & my HG Purple Suede Declics LV- Epi Alma in grenade Chanel- white caviar jumbo w gh & white cavier timeless clutch Chanel- Matte black reissue 227 04 228 w gh or Black caviar jumbo w gh Bal- rh part time in anthracite, marine or eb Hermes- Vif Argent scarf in rouge FARSCAPE LIVES GO BUCKS!

Aug 20th, 2008, 05:23 AM	#8
shoegal27 shoe addict Location: In my own world	Do you take off your rings when you need to wash your hands? That to me is dangerous, in possibly loosing it. I don't want to take them off, but soap will get in and on it. __________________ Tori "The fact is sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes, that's why we need really special ones every now and then to make the walk a little more fun. ~Carrie Bradshaw~"

Aug 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM	#9
bagaholic85 Member Location: i <3 ny	u should try to take off ur rings when u wash ur hands to keep soap and dirty water from getting in them.

Aug 21st, 2008, 02:39 PM	#11
illinirdhd Sofa King Hooked Location: Las Vegas, NV	I NEVER take my rings off to wash my hands. It's easier for me to put them in jewelry cleaner when they're dirty than to risk losing them down the drain, or leaving them by the sink somewhere. When I'm in desperate need of lotion and I'm out somewhere, I usually hold my engagement ring in my mouth to make sure I don't lose it! If you're looking for something gentle to clean soft stones (and even pearls), try GemCare. It's ammonia free and does a great job on all my jewelry. You can buy it on Amazon. __________________

Aug 21st, 2008, 04:42 PM	#12
Godiva Member	I own an online jewelry business and always err on the side of caution. Ivory soap or any plain soap is best, however I like to steam my jewelry. This cleans metals like tarnished silver very well and I know that many jewelers prefer this method. Just boil some water in a tea kettle and wait until it starts to steam. Then, using tongs hold your ring in the steam for a few minutes being careful not to burn yourself. This is a great disinfectant as well. Double-check if you can do this with peridot, but I clean my diamonds that way. xxxxxxx Last edited by Swanky Mama Of Three; Aug 21st, 2008 at 05:12 PM.

Aug 22nd, 2008, 06:44 PM	#13
caxe I has ur gif. Location: The Southeast, US	Despite the fact that it's my birthstone, I don't know anything about Peridot and I've never owned one. __________________ Christmas without fruitcake is like St. Sigmund's Day without the headless boy.

Aug 23rd, 2008, 05:48 AM	#14
grandefille La Pompadour Location: London - UK	The purpose of setting a stone is also to provide protection against chocs. So if your stone is well set, you should not have too many problems. Do you bang your jewels a lot? __________________ Best regards Grandefille

Aug 23rd, 2008, 09:51 AM	#15
shoegal27 shoe addict Location: In my own world	^^no I try to be very careful __________________ Tori "The fact is sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes, that's why we need really special ones every now and then to make the walk a little more fun. ~Carrie Bradshaw~"