Peridot Saucer Bead

This peridot saucer bead features a light- to medium-green color with slight inclusions, giving each bead an individual look. Saucer beads are ideal as spacers between larger round or special shaped beads and are great components in drop and dangle designs. Each bead is hand-cut; size will vary slightly. Peridot is the gem form of the mineral olivine. It is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color; the green hues can vary from yellowish to brownish green, from light olive green to vibrant green. The color of each stone is a result of iron in its chemical composition. Rio Grande sources the highest-quality peridot beads available, avoiding those with visible black inclusions.