Happy August! Here are some fun facts for the lovely green Peridot gemstone:
1. Peridot is a birthstone for the month of August
2. It is the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage
3. Historically known as olivine, this beautiful olive green stone is a symbol of prosperity and happiness
4. The ancient Romans called it the “evening emerald” for its light green color
5. Peridot is named after the French word 'peritot', meaning gold, because the mineral contains golden yellow undertones
6. Peridot is the National Gemstone of Egypt and their love of this gemstone dates back to the Ancient Egyptians who called the Peridot “ gem of the sun.” Egyptian priests used goblets encrusted with peridot gems to commune with their nature gods as they believed that it harnessed the power of nature, and protected its wearer from terrors of the night
7. It was also once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the Hawaiian volcano goddess, Pele
8. Peridot is a gemstone of positive power and strength, a talisman for love and the source of all abundance!
8. These olive green gems are also known to enhance confidence and reduce stress
9. They are also said to have healing effects on the eyes, stomach, thyroid, and liver.
