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At one time, Peridot was more valuable than diamonds.

The name derived from the Greek word "peridona", with a meaning along the lines of "giving plenty".

Peridot is one of the few gemstones which exist only in one color.

The most beautiful stones come from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region.

Peridot as gemstone does also exist in Myanmar, China, the USA, Africa and Australia.

Stones from East Burma, today’s Myanmar, show a vivid green with fine silky inclusions.

Peridot from the American state of Arizona, where it is quite popular in Native Indian jewelry, often shows a yellowish to golden brown shade.

Sources of peridot include Egypt (St. John's Island), China, Myanmar, Brazil, Norway and the USA as well as Australia and South Africa. The Crusaders brought peridot to Europe in the Middle Ages from St. John's Island in the Red Sea, where it has been mined for over 3,500 years.

The Peridot will Work:

• Peridot is told to have the ability to bring healing and vitality to the whole body.

• It it said to increase patience, confidence and assertiveness.

• Stories told since ancient times about how this gemstone has the ability to slow the aging process.

• The joyful and friendly energy of this stone helps to make and seal friendships.

• It clears the heart,

• Releases the ego, which in turn cleanses jealousy and anger, hence bringing about a sense of peace and quiet amusement.

• A visionary stone, peridot helps connect us to our destinies and to an understanding of the purpose of existence.

• Can assist us in visualize not only the ultimate peak of physical but of spiritual continuation as well.

• However, if you are confused or fearful, Peridot should be used in a limited way, as it releases toxins and brings them to the surface, thus neutralizing them.

• Promotes prosperity, growth, and openness

• Peridot helps wearers understand relationships, and other realities