Peridot

Properties

Peridot is a green gemstone with a golden undertone. Peridot has always been associated with the sun and is most often formed by volcanic activity. Read on if you want to know more about Peridot!

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Birthstone

Peridot is August's birthstone. Wearing one's birthstone is said to bring good luck. You can wear your own birthstone as a lucky charm or your loved one's birthstone as a symbol of love.

Symbolism

Peridot is the gemstone of new beginnings, health, intuition and well-being. Peridot is therefore a great gemstone for someone starting a new chapter. Peridot is also said to be a good detox gemstone that helps you release negative energy.

Legend

Peridot has always been associated with the sun. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that the golden gemstone fell from the sky and was therefore called the "gemstone of the sun". Egyptian priests crushed peridot into hot drinks to bring them closer to the light of the world.

Wedding anniversary

Many gemstones are associated with a special anniversary. Jewellery with peridot is given as a gift on the 16th wedding anniversary.

Gemology

Peridot occurs from the mineral olivine, which often occurs as a result of volcanic activity. It is mined mainly in Vietnam, China, USA, at Zabargard in Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan and Finland. Peridot's color varies from light golden green to dark green. Its color is determined by the temperatures and elements that affect the gemstone when it is formed underground. When measuring the hardness of a gemstone, you use the Mohs Hardness Scale. The scale varies from 1-10, where 10 is the hardest - here lies the diamond, which is the hardest gemstone. Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale.