Brief Summary of the August Birthstone - Peridot
The fluorescent
parrot green hue of the august birthstone peridot grabs attention at first
glance. Unlike other gemstones, peridot is a rare, precious jewel formed deep
within the Earth's interiors at unbelievably high temperatures, subsequently
brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions. Some trace peridots also
journey to Earth through flaming meteorites, called pallasite meteorites. The
august birthstone comes from the Arabic word faridat,
meaning 'gem'. Interestingly, the gleaming green color of the peridot is due to
iron traces in it. In varieties with higher intensity of iron, the color green
is even darker and intense, making the stone more valuable and rarer.
Also known as the
'Evening Emerald', Egyptian legends call the gemstone a 'gem of the Sun' and
consider it abundant with healing powers. In many ancient cultures, the augustbirthstone is regarded as a protective talisman, saving its wearer from
negative energies and oblivions of the darkness. Traditionally, the stunningperidot jewelry is also gifted to mark the 16th wedding anniversary. The finest
specimen of the august birthstone is scarce to find. Geographies like China,
Myanmar, Pakistan, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Arizona in the United States are a
few locations that meet with all of the world's peridot demand.
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