Peridot 💫

Peridot symbolizes several positive qualities and energies:

1. Strength and vitality
2. Prosperity and good fortune
3. Protection from negative energies
4. Renewal and rebirth
5. Joy and lightness of being
6. Healing and stress reduction
7. Opening the heart to new relationships and experiences
8. Balance between mind, body, and spirit

As the birthstone for August, peridot is thought to bring good fortune and success to those born in this month. Its distinctive lime-green to olive-green color comes from the mineral olivine and is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color (though the intensity can vary).

Peridot has a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was called the "gem of the sun" and was believed to protect against nightmares when set in gold. The ancient Romans called it the "evening emerald" because its green color remained visible even in dim lamplight. In Hawaiian culture, peridot symbolizes the tears of the volcano goddess Pele.

Throughout history, peridot has been associated with light, positivity, and protection, making it a gemstone that brings both physical protection and spiritual enlightenment.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​