Peridot

[handcrafted]

Im looking to make OHs mum a classy peridot necklace. Mainly sterling silver chain, with a few beads attached.

Im finding the beads expensive. Anyone know of a good place?

Is this your average price?

http://www.exoticindiaart.com/beads/Gemstone/peridot/

[goldy1]

Chips can work out a lot cheaper. http://www.beadsdirect.co.uk/Semi-Pr...c59fca33ce18c8

[handcrafted]

Hmm, yeah i saw them. I kinda wanted beads rather than chips. She has a peridot brooch with a round bead on it and i wanted to match it.

[goldy1]

What size bead and how many?

Not much luck on the beads. http://www.cooksongold.com/Gemstones...code-61PD-P001

[handcrafted]

Id like some at about 6 or 7 mms and some smaller to go inbetween them. About 6 or so of each. Or whatever comes on a string.

[goldy1]

not percectly round and not in the UK https://new.houseofgems.com/beads/ge...shape-6mm.aspx

[handcrafted]

Ooh! Thanks

[goldy1]

If you are ok with buying from Thailand try ebay. Other wise there isn't a lot of choice for peridot beads. I looks like they go more for making cut stones instead.

Now if you want just peridot colour there is a ton of the stuff.

[handcrafted]

i know! I wanted this to be special. The link i put on first looks good but you need to buy loads of them for £15! I only want a few!

[allibongo]

not sure what he's got in stock but try www.mrbead.co.uk

[goldy1]

Just had a look not genuine peridot but quartz.

[redberryrose]

thanks for the link to Mr Bead Ive not come across that site before, they have some lovely stuff