PERIDOT

Prosperity · Positivity · Renewal

Mined on the Egyptian island of Zabargad since antiquity, peridot was admired for its luminous green colour. Associated with sunlight and protection, the gemstone has come to represent renewal, prosperity and the promise of brighter beginnings.

Properties: Believed to encourage optimism, abundance and emotional harmony.

Characteristics: The gem variety of olivine, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7. Its characteristic yellow-green to olive-green colour comes from iron in its mineral structure.