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10 Facts about August’s Birthstone: Peridot

8/12/2019

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Bright green peridot is a summery addition to any jewelry collection, and you don’t need to have an August birthday to enjoy it. Here’s 10 facts about this candy-colored gem.
  1. No one really knows where peridot gets its name. It’s either from the Arabic “faridat”, meaning “gem", or the Greek “peridona” which means “giving plenty”.
  2. Peridot has always been associated with wealth and prosperity, and believed to attract good fortune with money.
  3. Unlike many other gemstones, peridot only comes in shades of green. This is because its color comes from the composition of the mineral itself, rather than various inclusions and/or the heat conditions while it was formed.
  4. It’s rare, but peridot can be found inside meteorites!
  5. Arizona is the main producer of peridot in the United States, with many coming from mines on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.
  6. Peridot is the traditional gemstone for 15th wedding anniversary gifts.
  7. In medieval Europe, peridot was believed to ward off evil spirits and night terrors.
  8. Peridot is found in lava flows in Hawaii, and are traditionally thought to be the goddess Pele’s tears.
  9. The largest peridot found so far weighs 319 carats, and is on display in the Smithsonian Museum.
  10. Peridot has been mined in Egypt for almost 2,500 years, and the country still produces top-quality, highly-prized gems.

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