am Peridot. I have been adored since ancient times, and I rival the
green of a new spring day. I trace my history back more than 3,500 years
when I was prized by the ancient Egyptians. Hawaiian legend called me
the divine tears wept by Pele, goddess of the
volcano.
Much of the day's Peridot comes from Arizona. Some are also mined in China, Myanmar (Burma) and Pakistan. Peridot is readily available in most sizes and a variety of shapes.
Like many of the world's popular colored
gemstones, Peridot has been credited with a host of magical powers and
healing properties, such as protection against nightmares and possessing
the power to ward off evil. The birthstone for August, Peridot is also
the suggested gemstone gift for the sixteenth wedding anniversary.