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The Peridot Gemstone
Peridot, the birthstone
of August is a golden green sparkling stone that is
quite popular today and has been used as an adornment
for thousands of years.
This clear and stunning gemstone is
unchanging in color, even when the light fades and is
often referred to as "evening emerald". This
stone was popular in ancient Egyptian jewelry and is
often paired with other gemstones in contemporary sterling
silver jewelry.
Peridot was not only popular in jewelry
but was also found to be used in Medieval churches as
an adornment and accessory for the church. The tranquil
green color can be very calming so you can see why it
has been so popular throughout the ages.
Peridot has had it's uses as a healing
stone as well. In Hawaii, this stone symbolizes the
tears of the goddess Pele and teeny stones can be found
on some of the beaches. Taken internally, it is thought
to help relieve asthma and the stone is also thought
to bring power and influence to those who own it.
Peridot which is found in the Red Sea
island of St Johns, China, Pakistan, New Mexico, Arizona
and Burma is composed of iron, magnesium and silicate
can range in color from olive to brownish green to yellow-green.
The stone is not very hard and must be cut carefully
as it can easily be broken during cutting.
Peridot is a type of stone that is suited
for everyday wear. It is not a heavy stone and will
not "take over" your whole outfit. This stone
requires minimal care and can go with casual as well
as formal wear. Although you can wear peridot at any
time of year, it is particularly suited for summer wear.
The lime green color is a perfect accent for most summer
colors including white, turquoise, peach and yellow.
Peridot can be set into necklaces, rings,
earrings and bracelets and looks great in both gold
and silver settings. This gemstone is striking when
used alone in jewelry but also works well with other
stones including turquoise, iolite, amethyst, garnet
and citrine.
When buying peridot be aware that some
stones are treated with waxes or resins to enhance color.
The best color to choose when shopping for peridot is
a vivid lime green color with no brownish tones. As
with any gemstone, the larger the stone the more you
can expect to pay and you won't find many larger than
3 carats. As with any jewelry, pick the best you can
afford in a style that you love and you can't go wrong.
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