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Peridot is a gemstone that only occurs in shades of green. It belongs to the silicate group. It gets its color from the element iron, although the trace elements chromium or nickel can make the green appear even more intense. The exact meaning of the name is still uncertain. The name peridot may originate from the Greek word "peridona," meaning "to give abundance." This could refer to the large surface area of ​​the green crystals. However, the name could also be derived from the Middle English word "peridote," meaning "bright spot" or "button." Another name for peridot is chrysolite, which translates to "goldstone." Due to its olive-green color, it is also called olivine. Many stones of a similar color were previously called chrysolite. Peridot is a particularly pure, transparent-green variety of olivine and, thanks to its beauty, is a popular gemstone.

Peridot was first discovered 3,500 years ago near Egypt. In the historically most important deposit on the volcanic island of Zebirget (St. John's Islands) in the Red Sea, about 80 kilometers off the coast of Egypt, it was forgotten for many centuries before being rediscovered around 1900. Today, many olivines are also found in the serpentine quarries of Myanmar, Australia, Brazil, China, and Pakistan, as well as in Eritrea, Kenya, Mexico, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Tanzania. The world's largest deposit is in the San Carlos Apache Reserve in the US state of Arizona. Peridot has also been found in Europe, north of Bergen in Norway. Crusaders brought peridot to Central Europe. In the Middle Ages, the gemstone was frequently used for ecclesiastical purposes and was highly sought after as a decorative stone. Even today, the green gems can be admired, for example, in Cologne Cathedral. The peridots found there weigh between 200 and 300 carats. For a long time, however, these were mistakenly thought to be emeralds. Furthermore, olivine was a favorite stone during the Baroque era. The green gemstone was also highly prized among Native Americans in North America, both then and now.

As already mentioned, peridot is considered extremely valuable and therefore very popular in the jewelry world. It is also the birthstone of August. In the past, it was believed to promote friendship, free one from the spirit of resentment, and impart greater eloquence. At RENÉSIM, you can purchase peridot either as a loose gemstone or in combination with a beautiful piece of jewelry! If you opt for the loose version, you can choose your favorite from a variety of individual pieces – you are free to select the carat, cut, and color. Would you like a ring with a peridot gemstone but can't find one that meets your requirements? We create unique, custom-made pieces with great attention to detail. With us, you are guaranteed to find the perfect colored gemstone for your dream piece of jewelry. Would you like custom-made earrings with green colored gemstones or a necklace with a peridot pendant ? Find your perfect piece of jewelry with the unique green colored gemstone with the help of our team of experts. If you have any questions or a special request, please contact us by phone (+49 89 1222 893 0) or email. At RENÉSIM, you will, of course, only receive peridots of the highest quality, selected according to strict criteria. Further information about this gemstone can be found here: Peridot (Olivine).