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PERIDOT HISTORY


Known as the “true Topaz” in the ancient world, yellow-green Peridot was first called Topazios. The glorious olive-colored Peridot has been under-appreciated for years, overlooked as a lesser gem.

Its popularity has fallen in and out of fashion for centuries. Regardless, Peridot is a rather remarkable stone.

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PERIDOT HISTORY


Known as the “true Topaz” in the ancient world, yellow-green Peridot was first called Topazios. The glorious olive-colored Peridot has been under-appreciated for years, overlooked as a lesser gem.

Its popularity has fallen in and out of fashion for centuries. Regardless, Peridot is a rather remarkable stone.

PROPERTIES


Created from the intense inferno of volcanoes, Peridot is believed to be a gift from Mother Nature and considered a symbol of the yearly renewal of the planet.

The Peridot crystal stone meaning comes from the Arabic "fairat," the word for gem, and has been cherished for its healing properties since ancient times.

Keep a Peridot stone in your pocket or wear it as jewelry and use it as your daily antidepressant that protects you from negative energy while bolstering a sense of self-worth and motivation.

LEGEND


Dating back to ancient Egypt, Peridot was a favorite of Cleopatra, who wore the stone for its beauty and to ward off evil spirits.

It was also believed by the Romans to be a wonderful medicine for depression. According to another legend, the Queen's emeralds are actually Peridot crystals.