14k Solid White Gold and Natural Peridot Ring

The birthstone for August, Peridot is also used to celebrate the sixth anniversary. This stone has long been associated with spring and renewal.

Peridot is known as the “evening gemstone” because its color intensifies in evening light. Colors range from yellowish-green, bright green and pleasant olive hues.

Often mined in Arizona, some very striking Peridot stones are now being found in Pakistan and China as well.

Peridot has a very rich history- used by Egyptian priests and crusading knights to summon power, wisdom, and purity.

Truly a “heavenly gem,” Peridot has been found in meteorites. This stone’s gentle touch and calming color is said to brush away unpleasant thoughts and ease solitude.

Wear with some care to protect from scratches and sharp blows. Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals.

Long ago, it was believed that the sky was such a variety of magnificent shades of blue that the earth was embedded in a gigantic sapphire. There is no better way to describe the richness of this dynamic stone. Although it comes in a rainbow of colors, blue is the best known for the sapphire.

Composed mainly of corundum, sapphire is a very durable gem and is associated with feelings of sympathy and harmony, friendship and loyalty. Its beauty, its magnificent colors, and also its constancy and durability make the sapphire the embodiment of mutual understanding and indestructible trust.

Sapphire is September’s birthstone, and the traditional gift for the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries, historically symbolizing truth and promise keeping.