August Birthstone: Prosperity and More with Peridot

pNamed after the French word andlsquo;peritotandrsquo;, meaning gold, Peridot (Augustandrsquo;s birthstone) is one precious piece of rock that will make you skip a heart beat just with a mere glance. The stone is found in Hawaii and is said to symbolise the tears of Pele (the goddess of fire and volcanoes). It is formed deep inside the earthandrsquo;s surface and it reaches the upper surface of the planet through volcanoes. Historically, this dazzling piece of rock was known as andlsquo;olivineandrsquo; and was a common component of ancient Egyptian jewellery.andnbsp;/p pThis luscious lime-green stone is said to hold healing powers that shield the wearer against evil eye. The precious stone is also considered an influencer of power and prosperity./p pCelebrating the August birthstone, we bring you a medley of some of the most exquisite examples of fine peridot-studded jewellery./p pemImage courtesy: Thinkstock Images/em/p

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