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Peridot is the official birthstone for the month of August as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. It is also the stone for the Zodiac sign of Libra. Peridot may be given as a gem on the 16th wedding anniversary as well. Gem quality peridot comes from Burma, Norway,  the islands in the Red Sea, and Hawaii and Arizona in the United States.  Peridot may sometimes be found in meteorites as well. It's been mined as a gemstone for thousands of years. Peridot is mentioned in the Bible under the name of Chrysolite. Legend says that peridot was one of the favorite gemstones of Cleopatra and that some of the "emeralds" worn by her were actually peridot.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties:

It is thought to bring the wearer good luck, peace, and success. Its powers include health, protection, and sleep. The advantages of peridot are to attract love and calm anger while also soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions.

Here are some of the peridot jewelry in our store ...

14KT WG, Trillion Cut .80 ctw

Peridot Stud Earrings

 

This is an eye catching 14KT yellow gold bracelet, with 3 oval cut blue topaz 1.50 ctw and 2 princess cut peridots .76 ctw.






This beautiful Sterling Silver ring has 32 phenomenal .025 ct round brilliant cut peridots & to accent them, a gorgeous 4.50 ct oval cut center citrine stone.



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