Peridot is the birthstone for August birthdays.
The origin of the name "peridot" is uncertain. Olivine in general is a very abundant mineral, but gem quality peridot is rather rare.
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: basically an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green however depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow-green through olive green to brownish green.
Peridot crystals have been collected from some Pallasite meteorites.
Peridot olivine is the birthstone for August. See our large selection of peridot rings, necklaces, and earrings, either online or more in-store, all giftwrapped of course.
The origin of the name "peridot" is uncertain. Olivine in general is a very abundant mineral, but gem quality peridot is rather rare.
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: basically an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green however depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow-green through olive green to brownish green.
Peridot crystals have been collected from some Pallasite meteorites.
Peridot olivine is the birthstone for August. See our large selection of peridot rings, necklaces, and earrings, either online or more in-store, all giftwrapped of course.
