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Peridot Jewelry and RingsPeridot jewelry and Peridot Rings are worn as the birthstone of August. It is nicknamed "evening emerald" for its characteristic yellow green color. Peridot gemstones can be found in China, Myanmar and Sti Lanka. Peridot jewelry and peridot rings look great with bright spring and summer fashions. Please view our Peridot jewelry categories below.The Romans loved to wear peridot jewelry , especially peridot rings. They called peridot "evening emerald,"since its green color did not darken at night but was still visible by lamplight. Peridot later was also often used to decorate medieval churches, probably carried back to Europe by the Crusaders. Large peridots, more than 200 carats in size, adorn the shrine of the three magic at the Cologne Cathedral. Peridot Jewelry and Peridot rings are great gifts for those whose birthstone is August. The Alternate Birthstone for those who want something different from Peridot is Sardonyx. Click here to view our Sardonyx jewelry Today most peridot used in peridot jewelry is mined by Native Americans in Arizona on the San Carlos Reservation. Fine large peridot are found in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and peridot is also mined in China and Sri Lanka. One gemstone is born in fire: peridot, the volcanic gem. Small crystals of peridot are often found in the rocks created by volcanoes. Although peridot is treasured in Hawaii as the goddess Pele's tears, almost all of the peridot sold in Hawaii today is from Arizona, even though peridot is produced by Hawaii's volcanoes. The island of Oahu even has beaches made out of olivine grains but unfortunately they are much too small to cut into peridot.
Peridot jewelry is the well known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. Peridot jewelry ranges in color from yellow green to olive green. The yellowish green is called chrysolite. Bottle green color is peridot and Olive green is olivine. It is not one of the hardest of gemstones and can be scratched if it is subjected to frequent rough impact or abrasion. Peridot gemstones are typically not treated. It is heard large Peridots, more than 200 carats in size, adorn the shrine of the three magi at the Cologne Cathedral. Peridot jewelry ranges between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Peridot jewelry is worn as the official birthstone for the month of August and the stone for the Zodiac sign of Libra. Peridot jewelry usually given as a gem on the 16th wedding anniversary. Gem quality peridot comes from St. John's Island (Egypt), United States (Arizona and Hawaii), Myanmar, Burma, Australia, Norway, South Africa and Brazil. Peridot has been mined as a gemstone for thousands of years, and is mentioned in the Bible under the name of Chrysolite. Historians said that peridot was one of the favorite gemstones of Cleopatra and that some of the "emeralds" worn by her were actually peridot. Peridot jewelry was believed to have had the power to drive away evil spirits and the power was considered to be even stronger when the stone was set in gold. Peridot jewelry is thought to bring the wearer good luck, peace, and success. Its power includes health, protection, and sleep. The peridot gems help to attract love and calm anger while soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions. It is a stone of lightness and beauty. It is recommended for only spiritual or clear-minded persons to use Peridot jewelry. The very spiritual person can wear peridot in a necklace with the stone at the base of the throat to feel its soothing effect. Used in a necklace, it behaves as a protector against negative emotions. It has been known to have healing effect on the liver and gall bladder. The Peridot has been regarded to be a stone of springtime by ancients who considered it a gift from Mother Nature. Peridot jewlery is associated with the heart chakra. Peridot jewlery is believed to assist in rebirth and renewal of all kinds. Peridot jewlery is believed to help heal relationships and lessen stress and jealousy. Peridot jewlery is believed to Stimulates intellect and spiritual awareness. Peridot jewlery is the gemstone of the astrological signs Gemini, Pisces, Aries. Mohs Hardness = 7.58 All original material copyright © Earth's Treasure 1998 - 2008. Reproduction of material is forbidden. 
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