Which gemstone has the brightest shade of green? peridot?

July 24, 2009

My favorite green gem is Prasiolite! I want to know the BRIGHTEST green gem! I don’t favor emerald’s.

Well, peridot is more of a yellow green and emeralds are darker, so it depends what you like. Peridot is definitely more affordable.

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1 barbara July 24, 2009 at 11:54 pm

Well, peridot is more of a yellow green and emeralds are darker, so it depends what you like. Peridot is definitely more affordable.
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2 Mary S July 25, 2009 at 12:01 am

peridot is more on the yellow side, emerald is more
green. also green topaz.
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3 valleyviolet July 25, 2009 at 12:22 am

Emeralds are breathtakingly beautiful and very very green. They reflect light dynamically. However, It is a dark green. If you are looking for a lesser hue of green peridot or jade they are more subtle stones but beautiful as well.
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