Peridot is Gemstone quality Olvine, and is absolutely surrounded with legends and beliefs from as far as Egypt to Hawaii!
Here are 5 other facts about this visionary Gemstone!
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Peridot is also known as "Goddess's Tears" and in ancient Hawaii it was believed that Peridot gems found after volcanic eruptions were the tears of the Goddess Pele
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Cleopatra's jewels have been hotly debated through the years by gemologists on whether or not they are Emeralds or Peridot gems, and in ancient Egypt Peridot gems were a very prized possession; it was even once believed that crushing Peridot in your drink could bring you closer to nature, and attract happiness and love.
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Wearing Peridot is associated with relieving nightmares, and aiding against feelings of spite, resentment, and anger
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Peridot is referred to as the "Visionary Stone", and is said to help you understand your spiritual journey and purpose
- The beaches of Oahu consists mostly of tiny grains of Peridot; what a perfect vacation for anyone celebrating their birthday in August!