Peridot's history is steeped in mystery and allure. It was first mined as early as 1500 B.C. on Topazios (now St. John’s Island or Zabargad) in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Whether you are an August baby celebrating your birthstone, a lover of unique jewelry, or someone fascinated by the mystical energy of crystals, understanding the depth of peridot is a journey into the heart of the earth and the vastness of space. 1. "Out of This World": The Cosmic Origin PERIDOT
While most gemstones are formed within the Earth's crust, peridot is different. It is a gem-quality variety of the mineral , and it is one of only two known to be formed in the Earth's mantle, rather than the crust (diamond is the other). Peridot's history is steeped in mystery and allure