Earstuds made of Sterling Silver (925 marked) and Peridot.

Peridot is a prized gemstone known for its summer spirit, its good-luck vibes, and its uncanny ability to keep you calm and feeling safe no matter what is going on around you. It was a favorite of Cleopatra, she loved to adorn herself in the Emerald of the Evening stone.

Peridot has a long and fabled history when it comes to being revered by those in power. High priests and kings were also enamoured by this lustrous gem said to ward off evil spirits.

The first Peridots came from an island in the Red Sea, close to the shores of Egypt. In the Greek tongue, the island was called Topazios, which is their name for Peridot. On this remote island miners would dig to search out this precious stone, ready to adorn the deathbeds of Egyptian royalty. The island was strictly off-limits in those days, but peridot is found all over the world now.

The name was officially coined in 1245- when the stone was left to St. Albans Abbey. In the Middle Ages, over 200 carats of Peridot were featured in the Three Holy Kings Shrine in the gothic Cologne Cathedral.

To no one’s surprise, the Peridot stone was often confused with Emeralds throughout the ages. The infamous Napoleon was known for adorning Josephine a Peridot jewel as a declaration of his love.
In the Victorian era, the English royal family took a keen interest in the August birthstone. Even more interesting, it wasn’t just the women—Queen Victoria’s son King Edward VII coined the gem as his personal talisman and channeled its protective properties.

Since 1912, the Peridot has been heralded as the official birthstone of August.

In Hawaii, the Peridot represents the tears of Hele who is the goddess of fire and volcanoes.Throughout time, Peridot has long been associated with the sun and has always been the key to fighting darkness.

Besides channeling all the positive vibes, the Peridot is known to diminish obsession, decrease envy, and eliminate the feeling of guilt.

Chakras
Heart and Solar Plexus

Zodiac
Leo and Virgo

Size stone
± 0.5cm

All jewelry is cleansed before shipping.

Please keep in mind that this is a handmade item made of natural stone and as such it may show inconsistencies.

*All information about the metaphysical properties of the crystals is for reference only. It is a combination of research on how the gemstones have been used by different cultures today and throughout history. We do not recommend using crystals as a substitute for conventional medical or psychological treatment and do not claim they cure or heal medical conditions. Please always listen to the advice of your medical professional and only use crystals as a complimentary therapy in addition to medical treatment.*