The Historical Meaning Of Peridot Accessories
Peridot pendants and peridot earrings have more meaning than you might think, although they are also beautiful pieces of jewelry. People who were born in August frequently wear Peridot pendants, because this is their birthstone. A man might give his wife a pair of peridot earrings for their sixteenth anniversary, as well, because it is the gemstone that is traditionally given for that occasion.
The symbolic meaning of peridot accessories doesn't end there, though; this gemstone with a greenish glow has been admired since ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. Peridot pendants have been worn to decrease anxiety, enhance verbal communication and increase marital success. Ancient Egyptians even used cups made of the stone because they believed it would bring them closer to the goddess Isis. Peridot accessories are also a part of the Cologne Cathedral and other historic structures in Europe, as it is believed to help dreams become real. Peridot earrings and pendants actually come in a variety of colors, although green is the most valuable. They also come in colors that range from yellowish green to deep olive.
Peridot earrings, pendants and other accessories are usually derived from the black sands of Hawaii, although the crystal is also found in Burma, Norway, Brazil, Australia, the Congo and Arizona. In Hawaii, though, many of the local people think that peridot is the tears of Pele, their volcano goddess. Obviously, peridot has meant many different things to many different cultures throughout history. If anything, though, it is at least a beautiful piece of jewelry that will be appreciated for years to come.
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