August Birthstone - The Summer Fresh Peridot

Peridot is the only gemstone that comes in one colour, only coming in shades of green, varying from pale yellow green to a deep olive. It was onced believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of thevolcano goddess, Pele.

Peridot is named after the French word peritot, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this color. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares.

As the birthstone for August, Peridot symbolises strength and it is thought to ward off evil spirits whilst aiding in the success of marriages and relationships. The gemstone is believed to encourage positive energy and suppress jealousy.

Peridot olivine is mined in Arkansas, Arizona on the San Carlos Reservation, Hawaii, Nevada, and New Mexico at Kilbourne Hole, in the US; and in Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar (Burma), Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.

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