Tuesday, August 01, 2017

The History of Peridot, August's Birthstone

by Schmidt Jewelers
The History of Peridot, Augusts Birthstone Peridot is August's birthstone and has been loved since the Ancient World . This green stone was first discovered and mined on islands in the Red Sea. The gem's name comes from the Greek for "to give richness", and for the Ancient World, peridot necklaces and peridot earrings were loved and worn by the rich. Peridot jewelry was so popular that it became known in Ancient Rome as "the emerald of the evening".


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