A .42 carat, 6x4mm, pear cut Peridot gemstone is the focal point of this .925 Sterling Silver necklace. The gem is suspended below a dainty, six-petal flower accent.

Peridot is gemstone variety of olivine – a family of minerals that includes forsterite and fayalite. Popular names for gems in this family are chrysolite, evening emerald, and peridot. While small crystals are common, large, good quality crystals are very rare.

Peridot, most likely named from the Arabic word faridat meaning “gem,” has been a popular gem throughout history. It has been found as carved talisman from ancient Egypt, decorations on church plates from the Middle Ages and was rumored to decorate King Solomon's breastplate. One deposit on the Zabargad Island in the Red Sea was mined for over 3,500 years and then lost for many centuries. There are also myths that associate this stone with Atlantis.

Some believe Peridot alleviates jealousy, resentment, spite, anger and, therefore, reduces stress and assists the wearer with forgiving themselves. It sooths while it enhances confidence and assertion without aggression.