Collection: Peridot (August Birthstone)

About Peridot:

The vibrant green hue of the Peridot is unique in the jewellery world.
First mined by the ancient Egyptians, peridot is the gem variety of the
mineral olivine. They worshipped the gems, believing them “gems from the
sun”. In 2006 NASA’s Explorer spacecraft, Stardust, embarked on a mission
to gather samples from near the sun. The particles analysed upon its return
included gem-quality peridot believed to be as old as our solar system,
approximately 4.5 billion years. Amazing!
Samples of the verdant green gem have been discovered in meteorites that
crashed to earth millions of years ago. One meteorite, unearthed in 1749 in
Siberia, contained peridot crystals large enough to make into jewellery,
making it the only extra-terrestrial gem that can be worn.

Birthstone: August

Anniversary stone: 16th

Symbolism:

Peridot is associated with harmony, good health, reduced stress, restful sleep
and peacefulness. It is also known as the stone of compassion and calms
anger by giving renewal to all things. This may be why it is seen as a symbol
of married bliss. Furthermore, it is associated with nature and personal
growth.
It was believed that this gem protected the wearer from nightmares, and today
is still seen as a protective stone by some. It is also believed to free the mind
of envious thoughts and resentment.