Collection: Peridot

Peridot is the gem variety of mineral olivine. It’s valued for its medium green to light green colour. Peridot has been used for more than 3500 years and well known to Ancient Egyptians, who mined on the volcanic island of Zebargad in the Red Sea. Peridot is also the only known extraterrestrial gemstone. Peridot crystal can often be found in meteorites. Peridot is the birthstone of August.