Peridot

With zesty green hues and a striking brilliance, Peridot is a gemstone favourite that has a wonderful clarity and inner shine.

Caroline says

If you love green, then this is the gem for you – with such great clarity, brilliance and sparkle, it really does pop when worn and has a wonderful vibrancy that catches the eye.

Country of origin

The US state of Arizona is said to mine 80% of the world’s supply of Peridot, although mining for the gem over the centuries has also taken place in China, Australia, Brazil, Norway and Burma, the most recent discovery was in Pakistan in 1994.

Myth & Folklore

Having long been associated with luck, many cultures have celebrated this unusual and magical stone in their myths and legends due to its apparent power to ward off evil spirits!

Birthstone

Peridot is the birthstone for August

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