| Peridot is a semi-precious gemstone frequently | | | | featuring peridot, click here. Peridot is typically |
| incorporated into some of the most modern, | | | | considered a sophisticated gemstone that works |
| beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is | | | | well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially |
| most often found in shades of translucent greens | | | | well to enhance the luster of green or hazel eyes. |
| or yellows, and is widely recognized as the August | | | | Peridots were believed to glow in the dark like |
| Birthstone as well as the gemstone for the 3rd | | | | lanterns, so they were only mined during |
| and 16th anniversaries. But beyond its | | | | nighttime. They are said to prevent fear and |
| modern-day uses and associations, peridot holds a | | | | sadness, break the power of evil spells, gain |
| decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological | | | | foresight into the future, and give divine inspiration |
| history that adds nostalgic value to its already | | | | and wealth to the wearer, as well as bring |
| strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more | | | | energies from the aura into the physical body. |
| information that will help you fall in love with your | | | | In the mid 1990’s, a discovery of large, |
| peridot jewelry – or inspire you to buy some | | | | intense Peridots was made in the Pakistani |
| today! | | | | Mountains. They were later called "Cashmere |
| Peridot is one of the oldest, most popular | | | | Quality," reminiscent of cashmere Sapphires. |
| gemstones, found set into ancient Egyptian | | | | Peridot is also mined in the United States, |
| jewelry as early as early as circa second | | | | Australia, Sri Lanka, and Brazil, just to name a |
| millennium B.C. This particular Peridot was found | | | | few. |
| by the ancient Egyptians, off the island of what | | | | Mohs' Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale |
| was called Topazios or Zebirget (know named St. | | | | where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, |
| Johns), located in the Red Sea, about 50 miles off | | | | and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Peridot |
| the Egyptian coast. Legends say that this island | | | | gets a score of 6.5-7, meaning that it is |
| was covered in snakes, making it impossible to | | | | somewhat scratch resistant and therefore suitable |
| mine, until a pharaoh drove them into the sea. | | | | as a component of jewelry. Peridot gemstones |
| The name Peridot is said to be derived from the | | | | should be regularly cleaned by a professional or |
| Arabic word, faridat, meaning gem. | | | | with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Other |
| In ancient times, Peridots were used as currency | | | | methods, including ultra-sonic cleaners, solvents |
| and accessories for the pharaohs. Egyptians | | | | and harsh chemicals should be avoided when |
| coined this stone as the "gem of the sun." The | | | | cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to |
| ancient Romans coveted its springy | | | | these elements can damage semi-precious and |
| yellowish-green tones, calling it the "Evening | | | | precious gemstones and pearls. |
| Emerald." Peridot was used in many medieval | | | | Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, |
| churches as beautiful decoration, found in the | | | | including amethyst, apatite, black onyx, blue topaz, |
| Cologne Cathedral, as well as throughout Europe. | | | | carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, garnet, white |
| Peridot gemstones look best as parts of formal | | | | topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, iolite, jade, |
| evening jewelry when paired with diamonds, black | | | | Labradorite, moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, |
| onyx or dark blue sapphire. More casual | | | | rose quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, |
| combinations include softer contrasts of brilliant | | | | tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you |
| green peridot with clear quartz, citrine or ruby. To | | | | check out this gemstone chart. |
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