It is pronounced 'pair-a-doe' (probably French) and it is the birthstone for those who are born in August. It is mostly green in colour, which is one of my favourite colour:). According to folklore, the Peridot will bring its wearer success, peace and good luck. I'm not a believer in such things but I guess it won't hurt to wear it. I do need a bit of success, peace and luck in my life right now:). These are the other birthstones for those of you not born in August.
- January - Garnet
- February - Amethyst
- March - Aquamarine
- April - Diamond (lucky devil!)
- May - Emerald
- June - Pearl
- July - Ruby
- September - Sapphire
- October - Opal
- November - Topaz
- December - Turquoise
Peridot Fact & Folklore: -
- In Hawaii, peridot symbolizes the tears of Goddess-of-Fire, Pele.
- Ground peridot, taken internally, was once used as a treatment for asthma.
- The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., houses the largest cut peridot, a 310 carat gem!
It is pronounced 'pair-a-doe' (probably French) and it is the birthstone for those who are born in August. It is mostly green in colour, which is one of my favourite colour:). According to folklore, the Peridot will bring its wearer success, peace and good luck. I'm not a believer in such things but I guess it won't hurt to wear it. I do need a bit of success, peace and luck in my life right now:). These are the other birthstones for those of you not born in August.
Interesting facts about Peridot.. nice looking gem. So, can I have one for Xmas? Hehe.. just joking.
ReplyDeleteYours is Emerald la sis:). If I can find a teeny tiny one and it's cheap, maybe..hehehe...
ReplyDeletegee, for the life of me, I can't figure out what it is with women and stones .... hehehehe ...
ReplyDeleteWell, you just have to be one to figure it out:). But I'm not obsessed with stones MD... in fact, I don't even wear any jewelery.
ReplyDeleteI'm a garnet person myself.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. Green is one of my favorite colors!
ReplyDeleteWhoaa...Captain Picard!!! Live Long & Prosper... Red looks great & is appropriate on a great leader like you. Thanks for dropping by:):) Now if only Prof. X drops by...
ReplyDeleteGreen is my favorite colour too.. I should wear "Pearl".. Hope can give success and luck..
ReplyDeleteHi Amy! Yeah, I think pearl looks great on you.
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