Peridot Faceted Drop Earrings
These Peridot Faceted Drop Earrings are a stunning addition to any jewellery collection. Crafted with meticulous care in .925 sterling silver, these earrings boast a timeless design. The delicate setting accentuates the peridot’s brilliance.
Peridot, a captivating green gemstone, is celebrated for its capacity to manifest positivity in life. Being the birthstone for August, these earrings serve as an excellent present for individuals born in that month. Moreover, they are a wonderful gift choice for anyone with an affinity for green gemstones or jewellery
Peridot Meanings
Prosperity, warmth & well-being
Chakras: Solar plexus, heart
Element: Earth
Zodiac Signs: Virgo, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Birthstone: August, September
Number: 5
Wedding Anniversary: 1st, 16th year
Peridot Crystal Healing Properties
Peridot is a believed generator of abundance and manifestation. It is thought to help remove blockages to receiving energy. As such, it opens you up to accepting abundance in all areas of life. Also, this crystal is often felt as a very positive stone. It brings an inner sense of warmth and wellbeing. Similarly, it helps in alleviating feelings of low self-esteem or guilt. In a physical sense, it is thought to help in supporting the heart and circulation.
History and Uses
The oldest records of Peridot date back to 1500 BC. It was mined in Zabargad, an island in the Egyptian Red Sea. It was considered a symbol of the Sun from Ancient Times to the Middle Ages. Apparently, according to a Greek manuscript it confers royal dignity to its bearer.
Interestingly enough, it was a favourite of the ancient Egyptians too. They used to crush it into a powder to treat asthma, relieve thirst and heat and to ward off evil spells. Peridot is also known as Olivine and Chrysolite. It varies in colour from yellow, to brownish-olive green depending on the amount of iron in the crystal. Gem quality Peridot is relatively rare so it is considered a precious stone. Peridot is one of only two gemstones formed deep in the magma of the earth, it is brought to the surface through volcanic activity. Olivine can sometimes be found in pallasite meteorites.
Geological Description
Peridot is a magnesium iron silicate mineral with a hardness of 7. Its crystal system is orthorhombic and it usually forms in short, compact prisms. Important sources of Peridot are found in Pakistan, Burma, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, and the USA.
Affirmation
I resonate with the abundant energy of the Universe.