Cabochon Peridot / Amethyst / Garnet / Citrine Sterling Silver Ring

Peridot is a natural gemstone, if exposed to sudden changes of temperature or knocked it can be brittle.
The safest recommendation therefore is to avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning and simply use hand warm water and a bit of soap. Wash gently with a soft cloth or toothbrush and pat dry after. 

: 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.

: The birthstone for February.
: Amethyst was once as precious and expensive as Emerald. Now it is regarded as the most expensive and desired variety of quartz.
: Found in many locations including, Brazil, Zambia, Austria, USA and Morocco.
: A durable gemstone it has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.
: It is said Amethysts bright colour came from the Greek God of wine Dionysus pouring out his wine over a clear crystal in mourning. The name from the greek word 'not intoxicated' many believed Amethyst could prevent drunkeness.
: The literal sense of preventing intoxication and the metaphorical sense to develop an ability to think clearly, it is a good gemstone for promoting clarity.

: The birthstone for January
: Although a plentiful stone only a very small number of Garnets are pure and flawles enough to be used as gemstones. Most Garnet is used for industrial abrasive purposes.
: Registering 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.
: Garnets are not just red, they occur in a variety of colours, blue being especially rare.
: From a Greek word meaning 'seedlike' in reference to the pomegranite .
: Believed to have purifying qualities it is thought to help cleanse mind. body and spirit.

: Citrine is from the Quartz family.
: Natural citrine is rare and today most Citrine Quartz is the result of heat treated Amethyst Quartz.
: Citrine was very popular in the Art Deco period.
: With its pure yellow energy Citrine encourages fullness of life, new pursuits and fresh beginnings.