: The birthstone for August.
: An ancient gemstone dating all the way back to the Pharoahs, in Egypt Peridot was called 'the gem of the sun'.
: The ancient Egyptians mined Peridot from the Red Sea island of Zabargad.
: Peridot is extraterrestial! It has been found in meteorites.
: Peridot has been used in dozens of cultures for millennia. Its long and diverse history cementing it in the ranks of the most positive useful stones in the world.
: Peridot is thought to promote positivity, it is also thought to have protective powers to help shield against bad luck and negative energy.