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August 2014
August 14, 2014
Waiting for Peridot, August’s Celestial Delight ![]()
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![]() Frequently found in Egyptian jewelry and amulets, peridot has been mined for over four thousand years. Legend states that peridot was the favorite stone of Cleopatra and that some of her so-called emeralds were in fact peridots. Ancient Romans nicknamed the stone “Emerald of the Evening” for its ability to maintain its shine in all types of light.
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![]() Because of its volcanic origins, small pieces of peridot can be found scattered along the beaches in Hawaii. Folklore calls peridot crystallized tears of the Goddess of Volcanoes, Pele. Peridot is mined in locations across the globe with the highest quality found in Myanmar, Pakistan and Egypt. This gemstone is associated with love, truth, faithfulness and loyalty and is often given as a gift on a 16th wedding anniversary.
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