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Peridote is a light green gemstone also called ‘evening emerald’, and has been loved for years and years in different types of jewellery. This stone is very vibrant, has a fresh colour and a rich history. Besides all this, many people wear peridote for its strong symbolic meaning, so below we will take a closer look at various topics about peridote.Thus, we will look at its origin, meaning, effects and more.
First we will look at what exactly peridote is, as it is a green gemstone that belongs to the mineral group olivine. Its colour can range from pale green to deep moss green, and peridote is unique because it always retains its colour unlike other gemstones. The green hue is caused by iron in the stone; the more iron, the more intense the green colour will be. It is unusual that peridote can be formed both deep in the earth's crust and in meteorites, as this is not common.
When looking at the history of peridote, it will go back to ancient Egypt, where the stone was mined on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea thousands of years ago. People from this time will call peridote the ‘stone of the sun’, this is because of its warm green glow. Indeed, the Egyptians claimed that peridote offered protection against evil.In the later Middle Ages, the stone also became popular in Europe for, for instance, jewellery , but also works of art. In addition to Egypt, peridote was also found in volcanic areas, such as Hawaii, but also countries like Pakistan, Myanmar and the United States.
The green colour of peridote was often associated with nature and renewal, and when people would wear peridote it could purify the soul and enlighten it spirtually. In the 19th and 20th centuries, peridote was mainly incorporated into the jewellery styles of the art nouveau and art deco periods, this makes this jewellery very popular nowadays because of the unique designs of the bygone years.
Peridote is best known for its association with happiness, peace and harmony. And is thus a stone with a rich symbolism of positive properties and powers, some of which will be named below:
Summarising its effects, peridote is known for its healing properties and is often worn in jewellery to balance both the body and the mind. So it ensures that negative thoughts and emotions can be released, allowing the wearer of the jewellery to experience more peace and harmony. Apart from negative emotions and thoughts, peridote can also help with strengthening the immune system and assist in detoxifying the body. Because of all these properties, peridote is loved by people who want to improve their emotional well-being and promote personal growth.
Peridote has been used in jewellery for centuries, from necklaces to rings and more. The stone is loved for its beautiful natural green colour, this makes it a stone with a timeless appeal. Peridote is especially popular in vintage and antique jewellery, especially art nouveau and art deco jewellery contains a lot of peridote. Peridote was used in jewellery with unique designs, often with great attention to detail. In these times, jewellery was often made by hand so the quality is very good, this makes it durable. Its vibrant colour makes it an ideal choice for jewellery meant to last, and the jewellery can be passed down generation after generation.
We can safely conclude that peridote is an extraordinary gemstone with a rich history, striking green colour and profound symbolic value. We have talked in this blog about its origins in ancient Egyptian civilisation, its symbolism, effects and how peridote is used in jewellery. From art deco to art nouveau, peridote remains beloved and timeless. With its powerful effects supporting both balance and positive energy, peridote also contributes to both physical and emotional harmony. So peridote is a good and meaningful choice for jewellery lovers but also spiritually interested people.
