Peridot, strand oval 7 x 10 -12 mm

Strand length: approx. 40 cm
Stone size: 7 x 10–12 mm
Cut: Oval
Color: Olive green to yellow-green
Mineralogy: Peridot (Forsterite, magnesium-iron nesosilicate; color due to iron content)

Peridot – also known as Olivine, from which it gets its second name – is one of the few gemstones that only occurs in 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 reflected in the price. The large oval beads of this strand (7 x 10–12 mm) offer a generous display surface for the warm olive green – a real eye-catcher for expressive statement necklaces and high-quality designer jewelry. Peridot is one of the oldest known gemstones and was already mined in ancient Egypt on the island of Zabargad.

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

Meaning in healing stone therapy

In healing stone therapy, peridot is considered a cleansing and clarifying stone. It is said to help release anger, resentment, and pain, convert negative energies into positive ones, and support independence and maturation processes. 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 beliefs and are not scientifically proven. They do not replace medical treatment.