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Peridot carved into a 10mm faceted oval and prong-set in sterling silver. Comes with sterling silver 18" gourmet chain.
Peridot is a yellow-green gem-grade variety of the mineral Olivine. It can be found in lava, meteorites (Pallasite), and deep in Earth's mantle. Ancient Egyptians called it gem of the sun, and wore it on their arms to ward off evil. August's birthstone gets its depth of color from iron and forms in tabular crystals with wedge-shaped terminations. Healing Properties: joy, rebirth, and forgiveness. Sources: Pakistan, Burma, Afghanistan, Brazil, Arizona.