"Wear a Peridot or for thee,
No conjugal fidelity,
The August born without this stone,
`Tis said, must live unloved alone."
Compared to say, diamonds, rubies and sapphires, peridot
doesn’t tend to get as much attention. For such a beautiful stone, with a rich
history, we think this is more than a little unfair. Loved by ancient Queens, buccaneers,
lost races and perhaps even aliens, peridot is an utterly unique gemstone with
some of the quirkiest and most romantic legends surrounding it.
Peridot is one of the few gemstones to come in only one
colour – a vivid olive green. Early miners would only look for peridot at
night, as it was said to give off a glow in the moonlight. This is likely down
to the unique way light splits and bends through the stone.
Cleopatra was said to be a great fan of the stone. Ancient
Egyptians called it the ‘gem of the sun’ and believed it gained its vibrant
colour from the Sun God Ra, thus making it a powerful protector against harm.
Peridot was also a favourite of pirates, who believed that
it was a powerful talisman against evil spirits and night’s terrors. As well as
protection, astrologers have associated peridot with happiness in marriage,
eloquence in speech, tranquillity and even fame. A powerful stone, it is said
to help you make your dreams a reality.
Peridot is thought to be the ‘major healing gemstone’ of the
fabled lost continent of Atlantis, who were said to favour it for its ability
to promote psychic awareness. Although perhaps even more intriguing is the fact
that peridot is one of the few gemstones to be found in outer space. It was
discovered in meteorites in 1772 and in 2003 it was found on Mars, making it
the first and only gemstone to be discovered on another planet.
Inspiring wearers across years, continents and perhaps even
other worlds, peridot is a truly unique and powerful gemstone, with a power and
history as unique as its vibrant green hue. A must-have gem for the quirky,
creative, and individual children of August.
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