Peridot, button strand 6 mm

Strand length: approx. 40 cm
Stone size: 4 x 6 mm
Cut: Button
Color: Olive green to yellowish-green
Mineralogy: Peridot (Forsterite, Magnesium-Iron Nesosilicate; color due to iron content)

Peridot – also known as olivine, from which it takes its second name – is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color: the characteristic olive green, which is caused by the iron content in the crystal lattice. Peridots of good, pure quality are rare, which is also reflected in the price. The flat button beads of this strand catch the light from the side and make the warm green glow softly – an elegant material for expressive necklaces and designer jewelry. Peridot is one of the oldest known gemstones and was already mined in ancient Egypt on the island of Zabargad.

Major deposits: Egypt, Burma, China, Norway, Pakistan, USA.

Meaning in crystal healing

In crystal healing, peridot is considered a cleansing and clarifying stone. It is said to help release anger, resentment, and pain and transform negative energies into positive ones. Traditionally, it is associated with digestion, liver, and detoxification, and is described as a companion for melancholy and depressive moods. These attributions are based on traditional lore and are not scientifically proven. They do not replace medical treatment.