Fire appears to radiate from the vibrant green surface of the Peridot, this may be because this gem is formed as a result of volcanic activity. One of our clients told me that he finds Peridots walking on the beaches of Fuerteventura - one more reason to go there…

Maybe because of being found on beaches or the colour green, but Peridots were always regarded as a link to nature and they are regarded as a symbol for vitality, strength and growth.

The name Peridot comes from the Arabic word “faridat,” meaning gem. Peridot is a mineral named Olivine, which is found in a variety of greens, ranging from light yellowish green to a dark olive. Peridot is mined in Burma, Norway, Brazil, Australia, Hawaii, the Congo, and in Arizona.

It was believed that the Peridot glowed with light even as darkness fell; great, I am going to tell my other half that in the future he must not bother buying camping torches for me anymore, I’l be happy with a Peridot instead…

This entry was posted on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at 7:41 am and is filed under birthstones.