A very pretty ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver featuring 2.54cts of vibrant Hunan Peridot from China.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 3.06g
Number of Gemstones: 3
Shape: Oval
Total Carat Weight: 2.54cts
Birthstone Month:
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August.
History & Lore:
Peridot belongs to the olivine mineral group and is occasionally referenced to the name olivine which is derived from the Latin word 'oliva', referring to the mineral's green color. The name Peridot is derived from the Greek word
'Peridona' which when translated means 'giving plenty.
Peridot is found in the rocks created by volcanoes and even in meteors that fall to earth. A few samples of extraterrestrial peridot have even been faceted into gems. Peridot is formed deep within the earth under tremendous heat and pressure.
From ancient times, right up until the eighteenth century, Peridot was referred to as 'topazion' or 'topaz'. The reason for this
is believed to be because it was discovered on the island of Topazios, which today is commonly known as Zebirget or St. John's Island in Egypt. Mining for this gemstone was extremely dangerous work as the island was infested with poisonous snakes, though they were later driven into the sea by a Pharaoh. It is said that the Egyptians mined for Peridot at night, believing that the sun's rays made the stone invisible.
Native Hawaiians believed that Peridot gemstones were the tears of the goddess Pele. Peridot is also reportedly said to be among Cleopatra's fine collection of jewelry. They were originally believed to be Emeralds.
Peridot is said to bring good luck, fortune, and peace. It is also said to attract love, calm anger, and protect against negative
emotions. Peridot brings protection, health, and peaceful sleep.
Physically, Peridot can lessen the thirst of someone with a fever. This is done by placing Peridot under the sufferer's tongue. Asthma is also believed to have been cured by a powdered form of Peridot. Legends say that medicines will act at a higher potency if drunk from a Peridot goblet.
Egypt's St. John's Island historically was the major supplier of Peridot though this supply has since been exploited and sources have been depleted. Today China, Pakistan, and the United States are all vying for the title of the world's largest Peridot supplier.