Light green Peridot gemstones wire wrapped to Sterling Silver or Gold-Filled beads, attached to a matching ear wire hook. Stones are faceted, adding an extra shine to your ears! Perfect gift for an August birthday, 15th Anniversary gift, or a green loving person! Peridot The ancient Egyptians mined peridot on the Red Sea Island of Zabargad The Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun” Peridot has always been associated with light Most Peridot formed deep inside the earth and was delivered to the surface by volcanoes Some historians believe that Cleopatra’s famous Emerald collection might actually have been Peridot. People in medieval times continued to confuse Peridot with Emerald Peridot is the gem variety of the mineral olivine. Its chemical composition includes iron and magnesium making it yellow-green colors Mohs Hardness: 6.5 to 7 Birthstone for August 15th Anniversary stone