Peridot and Blue Topaz Ring

Peridot is a yellowish-green stone that is usually cut and facetted for jewellery. The green color is caused by the iron content of the gemstone, more iron means a richer green color. Sources include Arizona, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Island of Zebirget in the Red Sea. It has long been enjoyed as August's birthstone.  

Peridot has been prized since ancient times. It can trace its history back to the ancient Egyptians who used the stone. Hawaiian legends called the stone “divine tears”; the green stones were believed to have been wept by Pele, the goddess of the volcano. Another form of peridot called olivine has been found in meteorites, it is an out of this world gemstone. 

Topaz is a high temperature mineral that is often found in igneous rocks. Topaz comes in many different colors including yellow, brownish-yellow, pink, green, orange, colorless and blue. The dark blue topaz is called London Blue topaz while the light blue is called Sky Blue topaz. Topaz has been prized as a gemstone throughout the ages. Blue topaz may be found along the western coast of North America but the primary source remains South America and Russia. Blue topaz may also be used as a birthstone for November, but it is one of several options.

Some believe that blue topaz will aid in tissue regeneration and enhance the metabolism. They also believe it may enhance self confidence and may help one to gain wisdom and insight more easily.

This piece contains an authentic stone, and no two are exactly alike. The item you receive may have slight variations from the one photographed.