Peridot is named after the French word peritot, meaning gold, because the stone’s gentle green color is tinged with a hint of gold.

The soft green color of the genuine Peridot gemstone has long been called an ‘evening emerald’ because under artificial light the stone glows a brilliant green.

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History and Lore

In the middle ages, Europeans brought Peridot stones back from the Crusades to decorate church plates and robes.

Peridot was known to ancient Hebrews and is listed both as one of the stones used by Aaron and found in the text of the apocalypse (Revelations).

Throughout history, there have been many legends that state the strong magical power that the Peridot possesses:

• If the gem is set in gold, it will develop its full potential as a talisman and will have the power to dispel terrors of the night- fears and bad dreams.
• Cups or other vessels made of peridot were used in healing because medicinal liquids drunk from them were more effective.
• Wearing Peridot will protect the wearer from the ‘evil eye’.
• Peridot will bring happiness and good cheer
• Peridot will strengthen your eyes.
• Peridot frees your mind of envious thoughts and is an aid in making friends

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Emerald is the modern and traditional May Birthstone.  It is also listed as a birthstone for the Zodiac signs of Taurus and Cancer.

The name Emerald is derived from the French “esmeraude” and the Greek root “smaragdos” which means ‘green gemstone’.

Emerald is the only stone, besides Topaz, that is listed in all of the ancient birthstone tables.

Folklore 

Emeralds were used as amulets to ward off epilepsy in children and believed to cure diseases of the eye. 

Folklore suggests that these stones will improve memory, intelligence, and enhance clairvoyance thus helping to predict future events.

 Emeralds are also worn to enhance love and contentment. Cleopatra prized emeralds above all other gems. 

Gift Giving Events

A May birthday is a wonderful time to give the child you love a pair of emerald earrings or an emerald ring.

This gem is suggested as an anniversary gift for the 20th and 35th anniversaries and as an alternate stone for the 55th wedding anniversary.

 Care

Emeralds are brittle stones and care should be taken when wearing or cleaning them. They should never be immersed in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or subjected to steam cleaning.

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