The Peridot
The Peridot
Metal: 14K Gold
Stone: 2.74ct Peridot
Size: 6.75
Measurements: Approx. 7mm x 11mm
What You Should Know: Custom created by us, taking a classic style and giving it a modern twist.
*This Ring Can Be Resized
Peridot’s popularity extends back to ancient times, when it was found on an island in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. Legend has it that the island’s inhabitants were tasked with collecting peridot around the clock to please the Pharaoh. Because they could easily spot the green glow of this incredible gem even in the dark, work never ceased—even during the darkest midnight hour. No wonder peridot’s nickname is “the gem of the sun.” But others think the nickname has to do with peridot’s ability to protect from nightmares and anxiety. Either way, Egypt is all in—from Cleopatra probably donning peridot that she thought was emerald, to peridot serving as the country’s national gem.
Other cultures have myths about peridot as well. The Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, Pele, saw the stone as sacred and it is a symbol of her tears. We more or less shed a tear for how beautiful this big mama of a peridot is. The ultimate signature gem cast in 14K gold and ready to light your way in the dark.