2 women wearing different styles of peridot pendants Known as the "gem of the sun", peridots have been treasured for thousands of years. Cleopatra herself was rumored to favor peridot gems and many of her emeralds were actually peridots. The vibrant green hues of these stones have long been associated with renewal, vitality and prosperity. Historically, people believed peridot had protective qualities. Sailors carried it for safe voyages and it was thought to ward off evil sp

Some peridot rings, pendants and earrings. Most jewelry tells a story of the Earth, but peridot carries the secrets of the stars. This June 30th, we honor International Asteroid Day by celebrating the rare, cosmic gems that land on our very doorstep. Known as pallasitic peridot, these vibrant green crystals are found tucked within stony-iron meteorites that crashed into our planet millennia ago. While most peridot forms deep within the Earth’s mantle, its extraterrestrial tw