Feel Perfect with Peridot

David Wysor Pearl & Peridot Necklace

A toast to all the August Birthdays and the last several weeks of Summer!

August is honored with the Glamorously Green Gemstone, Peridot.

Peridot, August's Birthstone

Peridot is a semi-precious gemstone created by fire. It is found in rocks created by volcanoes, and there are even some cut peridots that came from a meteorite that fell in Siberia in 1749.  Hawaiian legend claims that Peridots are the tears of Pele, goddess of the volcano.  Peridot has been mined in Egypt on an island in the Red  Sea for over 3,500 years.

The Romans called Peridot “Evening Emerald” since its green color does not darken at night but is still visible by lamplight.  It was often used in churches and religious ceremonies in the Middle Ages.

Peridot is a form of the mineral olivine and is found only in various shades of green. In addition to being August’s Birthstone, it is also suggested as the gift for a sixteenth wedding anniversary. 

The finest Peridot is mined in Burma, Pakiston and Arizona.

Visit us at Carreras to see our extensive collection of Peridot fine jewelry items.

Sterling & Peridot Necklace $130

Peridot is considered to be an aid to friendship and frees the mind of envious thoughts. Other legends credit Peridot with bringing happiness, good cheer, and attracting lovers.

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